Biden Takes Disabled Woman's Phone, Stares Blankly Until Aide Intervenes

The incident occurred as the president deplaned in South Carolina for a political event.

Feb. 28, 2026 at 12:20am

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President Joe Biden was captured on video taking a disabled woman's phone and staring blankly until an aide stepped in to intervene, as he deplaned in South Carolina for a political event.

Why it matters

The incident raises further questions about Biden's mental acuity and ability to handle basic interactions, which have been a subject of scrutiny throughout his presidency.

The details

As Biden deplaned in Columbia, South Carolina, he approached a woman in a wheelchair and took her phone. He then stood silently, staring blankly, until an aide stepped in to retrieve the phone and assist the woman.

  • Biden deplaned in Columbia, South Carolina on February 27, 2026.

The players

Joe Biden

The President of the United States.

Unnamed woman in wheelchair

A disabled woman whose phone was taken by Biden as he deplaned.

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What they’re saying

“Children in Gaza are dying every day. We need to stop -”

— Unnamed woman

The takeaway

The incident is the latest in a series of concerning interactions involving President Biden, raising ongoing questions about his mental fitness and ability to effectively carry out the duties of the presidency.