White House Changes How Biden Approaches Marine One in Attempt to Hide the Truth: Report

President Joe Biden will now receive assistance when moving to and from Marine One at the White House, as close aides aim to shield his movements from media scrutiny, a recent report reveals.

Throughout his presidency, the 81-year-old has garnered attention for his challenges with fine motor skills, including several instances of stumbling while boarding Air Force One and Marine One, as well as concerns about his gait during crossings of the South Lawn.

Biden's movements have been described as unsteady, wobbly, and less fluid than before, prompting his team to implement new measures to minimize attention on his gait.

According to a report from Axios by Hans Nichols and Alex Thompson, Biden will no longer walk alone to and from Marine One but will have aides positioned between him and journalists' cameras to downplay any visual indications of his age-related difficulties.

The report highlights concerns among some of Biden's advisers that videos showing him walking alone, especially on grassy terrain, have emphasized his age and physical limitations.

In addressing noticeable changes in Biden's gait, his doctors have attributed them to conditions such as "spinal arthritis" and "mild sensory peripheral neuropathy of the feet." Biden now frequently wears specialized shoes for added support and stability.

Axios observed Biden's recent walks to Marine One and noted a shift in travel protocol, with the president being accompanied by aides or lawmakers during most of his trips since mid-April, compared to earlier instances where he walked alone or with a family member.

The change in approach follows Biden's earlier shift to using a lower staircase to board Air Force One, a modification made after publicized incidents of difficulty navigating the taller staircase. However, even with this adjustment, Biden faced challenges during a trip in February when he nearly lost his footing while descending the lower staircase.