White House Dismisses Report on Biden's Balance Exercises and Sneakers

White House pushes back on Axios report about Biden's team taking "extra steps" to prevent stumbles, like balance exercises and wearing tennis shoes.
White House argues many staff wear sneakers, mocks it as a scandal akin to Obama's tan suit controversy.
Press secretary highlights CBS article about Congress members wearing sneakers, argues different media tone for Biden.
Biden spokesperson shares Fox's Peter Doocy downplaying report, saying sneakers are comfortable and widely worn in White House.
White House rejects report's framing that measures are a "critical project" for reelection due to concerns about Biden's age.

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Posted 9/26/2023, 3:00:00 PM