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JOE BIDEN gave a thumbs up as he showed off his walking boot today after fracturing his foot while playing with his German Shepherd.

The 78-year-old President-elect was seen wearing his typical navy blue suit with a cast on his right foot outside The Queen theater in on Tuesday.

President-elect Joe Biden held up a boot in Delaware on Tuesday days after fracturing his right foot
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President-elect Joe Biden held up a boot in Delaware on Tuesday days after fracturing his right footCredit: AP:Associated Press
The 78-year-old president-elect sported his usual navy suit with a cast on his right foot
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The 78-year-old president-elect sported his usual navy suit with a cast on his right footCredit: Reuters

He appeared at the venue in Wilmington , a core group that includes veterans from previous administrations and historic firsts.

will be forced to wear the protective boot for "several weeks" after x-rays revealed a "hairline fracture" in his foot.

Journalists assigned to Biden first revealed the injury on Sunday.

"On Saturday Nov. 28, President-elect  slipped while playing with and twisted his ankle," a pool report said.

"Out of an abundance of caution, he will be examined this afternoon by an orthopedist."

Biden fractured his foot on Saturday after he twisted his ankle while playing with his dogs
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Biden fractured his foot on Saturday after he twisted his ankle while playing with his dogsCredit: Getty Images - Getty
A close-up view of President-elect Biden's boot cast
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A close-up view of President-elect Biden's boot castCredit: Getty Images - Getty
He'll have to wear the boot for 'several weeks' out of caution
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He'll have to wear the boot for 'several weeks' out of cautionCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Biden was in Delaware to formally unveil his economic team
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Biden was in Delaware to formally unveil his economic teamCredit: Facebook

In a statement to , Dr Kevin O'Connor said: "Follow-up CT scan confirmed hairline (small) fractures of President-elect Biden’s lateral and intermediate cuneiform bones, which are in the mid-foot."

After an initial examination, Biden was sent to an orthopedist for a CT scan, which revealed the fracture.

Soon after,   and shared an NBC clip of the Democrats leaving the clinic.

"Get well soon!" Trump said.

Biden went to the Delaware Orthopedic Specialists to check out his foot over the weekend
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Biden went to the Delaware Orthopedic Specialists to check out his foot over the weekendCredit: Getty Images - Getty
A caravan of Secret Service agents and security personnel followed closely behind
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A caravan of Secret Service agents and security personnel followed closely behindCredit: AFP or licensors
Biden was seen leaving the specialists' office on Sunday
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Biden was seen leaving the specialists' office on SundayCredit: NBC
Secret service agents stand in the doorway of Delaware Imaging Network as the president-elect arrives to receive a CT scan
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Secret service agents stand in the doorway of Delaware Imaging Network as the president-elect arrives to receive a CT scan Credit: Reuters
Biden's motorcade departs the Delaware Orthopedic Specialists in Newark
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Biden's motorcade departs the Delaware Orthopedic Specialists in NewarkCredit: Getty Images - Getty

According to the Delaware Humane Society, the former vice president and his wife got to know Major while fostering him.

The animal-loving couple – , 12 – adopted Major in 2018, a few months before Biden announced his presidential run.

He was one of six puppies brought to a shelter “after being exposed to something toxic” in their previous home, according to the .

Biden and his newly-adopted German shepherd Major, in Wilmington earlier this month
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Biden and his newly-adopted German shepherd Major, in Wilmington earlier this monthCredit: AP:Associated Press
Major found his forever home with Biden & his wife Dr Jill Biden
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Major found his forever home with Biden & his wife Dr Jill BidenCredit: DHA

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