President Shifts Walking Routine Amid Health Concerns

Biden Alters Walk to Marine One to Add Aide Support

In a subtle but significant change, President Joe Biden has updated how he walks to his official helicopter, as he is now frequently flanked by aides.

Biden has adjusted his routine when walking to Marine One as a means to manage public perception concerning his mobility, as Axios reports.

The new walking procedure, which began in mid-April, reflects concerns among Biden's advisers about how his shuffling, solitary walks might highlight his age.

Previously, Biden walked alone across the South Lawn to the presidential helicopter for over three years. The adjustment aims to draw less attention to his stiff and halting gait.

According to reports from Axios, some of Biden's advisers were worried that footage of the President walking unaided, especially over grassy areas, inadvertently emphasized his age and mobility issues. This prompted a shift to a more supportive approach.

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