The report presented multiple instances highlighting President Biden’s efforts to maintain a robust public image, even at the expense of his physical well-being. The first example discussed in the report was the President’s decision to forgo wearing an orthopedic boot following a foot fracture sustained while playing with his dog just before his inauguration. Biden reportedly opted not to wear the boot to avoid appearing weak as a 78-year-old president taking the oath of office with a conspicuous medical device on his foot. Instead, he chose to wear his leather brogues. Sources cited in The Times indicated that this decision may have hindered the healing process of the fracture, leading to a persistent “shuffling gait” throughout his presidency.
Additionally, the report mentioned a mishap during a bike ride near his home in Rehoboth Beach, Del., in the summer of 2022. Despite his desire to showcase his physical fitness, President Biden’s feet became entangled in the pedals’ toe cages while conversing with bystanders and journalists. The incident resulted in the President falling off his bike, a moment captured by reporters and widely shared on social media. Critics of the President seized on the incident, even using images of his fall on T-shirts for political attacks.
The report went on to describe what it labeled as the “worst mishap,” referring to an incident at the Air Force Academy commencement where President Biden tripped over a sandbag. The awkward moment, captured on camera, showed Secret Service agents taking several seconds to assist the President to his feet, a delay that appeared magnified when viewed on television.
Notably, the White House did not provide an immediate response to a request for comment from Fox News Digital regarding the incidents detailed in the report. The series of mishaps underscored the challenges faced by President Biden in balancing his desire to project vitality while contending with the realities of his age and physical limitations.
Original Article Source: Biden’s efforts to show ‘vigor’ backfired, showed his advanced age: Report
