Biden Stumbles on Air Force One Stairs, Highlighting Age and Health Concerns
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President Biden, 80, slipped and nearly fell down stairs exiting Air Force One just hours after reports emerged that he works with a physical therapist and uses shorter stairs to avoid falls.
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Video of the near-tumble in Detroit quickly went viral, fueling criticism of Biden's age and polls showing most Americans think he's too old for a second term.
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Biden has met with a physical therapist and opted for sneakers over dress shoes and shorter stairs to reach Air Force One to avoid spills.
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The stumble follows other high-profile falls, including at the Air Force Academy in June, that are likely related to arthritis in Biden's spine and foot.
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After recovering his footing in Detroit, Biden spent 12 minutes with striking auto workers before reboarding Air Force One with no apparent trouble.