In an effort to make presidential travel smoother and minimize potential tripping incidents, President Joe Biden has been intentionally opting for the “lower stairs” when boarding Air Force One, according to a recent Politico article published on Wednesday. The shift in travel protocol has been acknowledged by two of Biden’s advisers who privately confirmed the strategic move.
Politico highlighted another noteworthy adjustment in the president’s attire. In recent instances, Biden was seen wearing sneakers instead of his usual dress shoes. The change was reportedly made to accommodate the comfort needs of the 80-year-old president, acknowledging the effects of age on his mobility.
An unnamed source close to the president revealed that Biden had previously resisted wearing anything other than dress shoes, considering it a more presidential look. However, in recent months, he has been more open to comfort-oriented choices, including the use of sneakers.
The news of this intentional alteration in travel practices has further raised questions about President Biden’s physical condition and sparked discussions about his ability to serve a potential second term as he gears up for the 2024 re-election campaign. Reports of Biden tripping multiple times while ascending the stairs of Air Force One have also added to the concerns.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked about the reported changes during a press briefing, but she did not provide specific details about the decision-making process. Jean-Pierre mentioned that there might be a protocol for Air Force One, but she was not aware of the specifics.
Politico’s report mentioned that Biden’s aides are taking proactive measures to reduce situations that could highlight any signs of physical frailty. Typically, presidents utilize the shorter stairs during inclement weather.
Amid the concerns about his age, President Biden has defended his capabilities, viewing his experience and wisdom as assets. In a May interview with MSNBC, he emphasized that he knows “more than the vast majority of people” and touted his track record.
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“In a May interview with MSNBC, he emphasized that he knows “more than the vast majority of people” and touted his track record.”
Unfortunately, the vast majority in the US are ill-informed, brainwashed (the same thing), or complete morons in the realms of both global and US history as well as current events. As for Briben’s track record, does he really want to go there?
It’s interesting that in every single similar article, somewhere in the middle there’s a line about “raises questions about his physical/mental capabilities.”
He’ll be ok with another term.
I have full faith that whatever he has been not accomplishing in the first term, he’ll continue to not accomplish in the second.
Plus, presidential funerals are interesting.
So, arizona, how much smarter are you than the rest of us?
Franklin Roosevelt was feeble. Ronald Reagan was senile. They are both considered to have been successful presidents. The problem with Biden has to do with his policies and the views of his supporters and allies, and making fun of him for being an old person just distracts from criticism of his policies.
He should be an assisted living community and only let out for shuffleboard after finishing his ensure and having his adult diaper changed.
We are a people who value the wisdom and leadership of the elderly. Most of our gedolim are in their 80s and 90s. Nobody would dare call them feeble. We know that having trouble walking does not mean one is a bad leader. Whether Biden is a good president is a separate discussion. This is a very unyeshivish headline from yeshiva world.
and trump, with his fat tuches, is in much worse shape.
but, hey, you trumpian cult members have to find something wrong with whoever would have replaced that 21st century false messiah.
Anonimity86: Our gedolim are like royalty (think Charles III or Elizabeth II), except they are also distinguished scholars — however the day to day management of institutions (the ones who make sure tsadakah gets to the poor, that the school buses and carpools are on time, that food processors are properly supervised, etc.) are younger. If the US had a presidency similar to Israel or Germany (both of which are based on Great Britain’s monarchy as it actually was in the 20th century), then having people like Biden or Trump as president would not be a problem.
The editor of this website has poor judgement and lacks minimal ethics. The editorial choices are consistently immoral and violate Jewish ethics. The Yeshiva World needs new leadership.
stairs are difficult for the elderly and for the demented, how much more so for the elderly demented…
his physical prowess in surmounting stairs is really besides the point. but… as we saw during ronnie raygun’s reign, the establishment can very easily hide evidence of even advanced senility from the voters. (ronnie was diagnosed with dementia before his inauguration.) is biden really the best choice from among 350 million americans?