President Biden nearly stumbled while boarding Air Force One, narrowly avoiding another misstep that would have added to concerns about his fitness for office.
At age 80, Biden and his staff have implemented measures to minimize opportunities for falls in public, like having him use smaller stairs to board Air Force One.
The Republican National Committee highlighted the near-miss, part of a compilation of Biden’s past stumbles and falls.
Polls show over 80% of Americans believe Biden should not seek reelection due to concerns about his age.
While announcing plans to cancel student debt, Biden snapped at a reporter who asked about the legitimacy of such concerns.
His political rivals, including former President Trump, have mocked Biden’s abilities and suggested his age will be a central issue if he runs again.
Biden’s near-miss aboard Air Force One contributed further to ongoing scrutiny and criticism of his fitness for a second term.
