Shocking video shows 81-year-old Joe Biden flying from Delaware late Wednesday night on Air Force One after being diagnosed with the coronavirus earlier in the day, forcing him to cut short his trip in Nevada. After getting off the plane, it was difficult to get into the car and required the help of a doctor. Biden has returned to his home in Rehoboth Beach to quarantine and recover. Earlier, Biden trudged up the steps of Air Force One as he left Nevada.
Footage released by NBC News shows Biden carefully descending Air Force One’s short staircase, pausing several times as he reaches the fourteenth step. When asked if he had any response to Chuck Schumer, who reportedly told Biden he should drop out of the presidential race, Biden ignored the question and said he was “doing a great job” while weakly raising his eyebrows. Thumbs up, showing a pale smile. NBC cut off the film as Biden began trying to get into “Beast” mode.
President Biden arrives in Delaware after testing positive for coronavirus. pic.twitter.com/FVdEboIzfH
— NBC Politics (@NBCPolitics) July 18, 2024
Pool video posted by Jacob Gardenswartz to Scripps News shows Biden fighting his way into the Beast, bouncing helplessly several times until a Secret Service agent appears He pushed him from behind and let him sit in his seat. The agent then bent down, as if straightening Biden’s legs. (And, no, Biden is not wearing a mask, nor is he wearing one in the car in the video.)
Biden arrived in Delaware and was heading home to Rehoboth. He told the pool he was “doing great.” He was not wearing a mask at first but appeared to put one on in the car pic.twitter.com/biAuPEBVz7
— Jacob Gardenswartz (@reporterjacobg) July 18, 2024
ABC News video of Biden’s arrival showed anchor David Muir noting that Biden seemed to “need a little help,” adding, “It certainly looks like the president is feeling it… uh , you know, the impact in the early stages of COVID-19.
President Biden arrives in Delaware tonight after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He was experiencing mild symptoms, according to the White House. https://t.co/CsZNuxdJJx pic.twitter.com/iKIe6o7IpZ
— ABC News (@ABC) July 18, 2024
Close-up version:
Joe Biden is exhibiting stiffness common to Parkinson’s disease. His assistant had to push him to the car and straighten his legs. #joesgottago #presidentialelection2024 pic.twitter.com/PCoQswsChe
— James Ruport (@JamesRuport) July 18, 2024
Earlier on Wednesday, CNN commentator Van Jones commented: “One bullet won’t stop Trump. The virus just stopped Biden…The Democratic Party is dividing. The Republicans are uniting.” .
CNN’s Van Jones: “One bullet won’t stop Trump. The virus just stopped Biden…The Democratic Party is falling apart. The Republican Party is coming together.” pic.twitter.com/kcWNUjcPOD
— Bobby LaVallley (@Bobby_LaVallley) July 18, 2024
Earlier Wednesday, a clip from an interview in which Biden said he might drop out of the presidential race if diagnosed with a “health condition” went viral.
it’s over!
Biden and the Democrats are laying the groundwork to swap candidates.
Biden admitted he made a huge mistake during the debate and would step down if a “health situation arises.”
It’s coming. It’s just a matter of who replaces him and when. The transition is underway. pic.twitter.com/AP2lvwLtXW
— Secret (@WarClandestine) July 17, 2024
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre issued a statement on the multiple vaccinations of Biden who contracted the new coronavirus again. And a statement from the “President’s Doctor”:
Earlier today, President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 following his first event in Las Vegas. He has been vaccinated and had a booster shot and is experiencing mild symptoms. He will return to Delaware, where he will self-quarantine and continue to fully perform all of his duties during this time. The White House will provide regular updates on the President’s status as he continues to perform the full duties of his office while in isolation.
A note from the President’s physician:
The President this afternoon developed upper respiratory symptoms, including rhinorrhea (runny nose) and a dry cough, along with general mail sickness. He felt fine during the first event of the day, but since he was not feeling better, we performed a COVID-19 point-of-care test, which came back positive for the COVID-19 virus. In light of this, the President will self-quarantine in accordance with CDC guidance for symptomatic individuals. PCR confirmation testing will be pending. His symptoms remain mild, with a normal respiratory rate of 16, a normal temperature of 97.8, and a normal pulse oximeter of 97%. The President has received the first dose of Paxlovid. He will self-quarantine at his home in Rehoboth.
