(DailyChive.com) – President Joe Biden’s travel routine has incorporated a new safety step: a Secret Service agent stationed at the base of Air Force One’s stairs, even when using the shorter set. This precaution follows Biden’s stumble on a sandbag during a U.S. Air Force Academy graduation ceremony, as The New York Times reported.
The report reveals the extensive measures White House staff takes to protect the president. From equipping him with “cheat sheets” for press conferences to abruptly ending events to avoid questions, the administration’s efforts have drawn attention.
This heightened focus on Biden’s safety stems from growing concerns about his physical and verbal stumbles, prompting questions about his fitness for office. A recent February poll shows that 86% of voters doubt the president’s ability to serve another term despite facing minimal opposition for the Democratic nomination.
Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report further fueled these concerns, citing Biden’s alleged “poor memory” and “diminished faculties in advancing age.”
As the 2024 presidential election nears, scrutiny over Biden’s health and fitness intensifies. His gait, reportedly affected by his refusal to wear an orthopedic boot after a foot fracture, has become unsteady, leading to several stumbles during his presidency. While doctors confirm his overall health, they note a persistent stiffness that may worsen with time.
Biden’s struggles with physical stability began shortly after his inauguration. In March 2021, he stumbled repeatedly while boarding Air Force One, attributing it to wind. Since then, such incidents have become increasingly common.
Subsequent episodes, including slipping onto Air Force One in May 2022 and falling off his bike in Delaware in June 2022, have only amplified concerns about the president’s physical fitness. Despite White House explanations, these incidents contribute to a growing narrative questioning Biden’s health and the administration’s transparency.
The New York Times describes the Biden White House as “cloistered,” with aides increasingly shielding the president from potential physical and verbal missteps. This shift away from the promised transparency of the Biden-Harris campaign reflects the administration’s attempt to control Biden’s public appearances and interactions tightly.
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