Amid concerns about President Joe Biden's health as he seeks reelection, the 80-year-old leader has made a significant change in how he boards Air Force One. After stumbling multiple times on the aircraft's taller steps, President Biden now almost exclusively uses the shorter, retractable stairs for boarding. According to a report from Politico, two Biden advisers confirmed that the president's decision to frequently use the shorter staircase is deliberate, aiming to ensure easier travel and reduce the risk of further falls. Air Force One offers two stair options - a 26-step staircase on wheels and a shorter, 14-step version that folds into the plane. While President Biden still chooses the taller staircase for arrivals to make a grander entrance, he consistently opts for the shorter stairs when boarding since his stumble over a sandbag last month. The president's initial challenge with Air Force One's exterior staircase occurred just two months into his term in March 2021, during a trip to
