Second Lady Usha Vance nearly fell down the steps of the vice presidential helicopter while carrying her infant son.
C-SPAN shared footage of the Vances exiting the helicopter on Monday, after network staffer Howard Mortman flagged it. The family was at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to board Air Force Two for Alaska, according to Reuters.
Vice President JD Vance was joined by Usha Vance and their children, Mirabel Vance and Alec Vance.
The footage shows Usha Vance stepping out of the helicopter with the baby strapped to her chest in a gray carrier and one hand on the railing.
As she started down the steps, she lost her footing and lurched forward with her free arm swinging out, the video shows. After appearing to miss a step, the second lady seemed to save herself by grabbing a railing before finding steady footing.
Moments later, she returned upright, smiled at one of the service members on the tarmac, and cradled the baby as the Marines saluted before her husband exited, the footage shows.
JD Vance followed her down the steps, stopping mid-exit to return the salute while carrying their daughter, the clip shows.
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