President Joe Biden’s struggle on the sands of Rehoboth Beach over the weekend captured headlines, with social media users critiquing First Lady Jill Biden for seemingly not lending him a helping hand as he stumbled down a sandy path.

The 81-year-old president was seen having difficulty maneuvering through the loose terrain on Gordons Pond Trail, nearly losing his footing multiple times. Reporters watching the scene audibly reacted as Biden wavered, amplifying concerns around his fitness as he nears the end of his term.

This stumble was just one of several incidents in recent months that have fed into discussions about Biden’s health and readiness, exacerbated after his much-debated exit from the 2024 presidential race. Many online commenters questioned why Jill Biden, who appeared steady beside him, didn’t assist him as he visibly struggled.

“Wouldn’t you think Jill could hold her husband’s hand or grab his arm for safety’s sake?” one user posted. Another wrote, “That’s just pathetic…everyone knows he is old and needs help.”

This latest scene unfolded as Biden prepares to welcome President-elect Donald Trump to the White House on Wednesday for a traditional meeting to discuss the transfer of power—a courtesy that was notably absent in 2020 when Trump refused to host Biden after his own loss. Now, with Trump on his way to reclaim the Oval Office following a sweeping victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, Biden has expressed his commitment to ensuring a peaceful and orderly transition.

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The unusual election season has left Democrats in turmoil, with blame-shifting well underway over Harris’s resounding loss. After Biden’s abrupt exit from the race, high-profile Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi, have hinted that Biden’s delayed departure hindered the party’s ability to rally behind a more competitive candidate. Pelosi remarked last week that if Biden had stepped aside sooner, Democrats might have had a chance to better weigh their options.

Internally, Democrats are now mired in debates over a campaign that burned through a staggering $1 billion, only to lose to Trump, who spent a fraction of that amount.

Harris’s team blames Biden’s lackluster debate performance for the loss, while Biden’s allies criticize Harris for running what they call a weak campaign. To add to the humiliation, the campaign is reportedly $20 million in debt, a grim reality as both Biden and Harris prepare to step down.

As the dust settles, Biden has publicly committed to a peaceful transition, reflecting on his duties as president to fulfill the Constitution. Both Biden and Harris have already congratulated Trump, and Harris pledged her team’s full cooperation with the transition, promising to make it as smooth as possible.