Let’s dive right into the latest fashion scandal rocking the White House. Joe Biden has been spotted sporting a pair of bulky black sneakers at a recent campaign event. These aren’t your average Air Jordans, they’re ‘Hoka Transport’ sneakers, designed for maximum comfort and support while walking or hiking. Now, we all know Biden isn’t planning a trip up Mount Everest anytime soon, so what’s with the heavy-duty shoes?
According to Inside Edition, these shoes are meant to help the 80-year-old President maintain his balance during his daily routine. You know, those perilous journeys from podiums to Air Force One, or that treacherous trek to the Beast motorcade car. It’s almost like he’s preparing for an expedition through the Amazon rainforest, not a stroll across the tarmac.
Biden's handlers are forcing him to wear a new pair of "lifestyle sneakers" because he trips so much pic.twitter.com/dNXwsDHCCQ
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) March 17, 2024
The Republican National Committee couldn’t resist a jab, stating that “Biden’s handlers are forcing him to wear a new pair of ‘lifestyle sneakers’ because he trips so much.” Ouch! Talk about a low blow. But hey, if you can’t stop the falls, at least provide a soft landing, right?
Axios reported that Biden’s team has devised a comprehensive plan to keep him on his feet, including sending him up a smaller set of stairs to Air Force One and directing him off stage if he tries to walk into a back wall. Who needs Google Maps when you’ve got a team of handlers?
Not one to miss out on the fun, former President Donald Trump has frequently parodied Biden’s confusion, claiming that “the stuff they’re giving him is wearing off!” Oh, the banter never ceases in the world of politics.
Online commentators have joined the fray, with some suggesting Biden should go all out with a helmet and bubble wrap suit, while others question whether his new shoes can correct the brain function controlling the act of walking. It’s a tough crowd out there.
Why not just make him wear a helmet and bubble wrap suit?
— Dan Daniels (@dan_themandan) March 18, 2024
This footwear fiasco comes at an inconvenient time for the administration, which is trying to convince Americans that Biden has the stamina for another five years in the White House. Each trip, stumble, or senior moment only exacerbates doubts about Biden’s age and fitness for office.