Trump touts stair routine to avoid stumbles like Biden: ‘Walk carefully, don’t bop down’

Donald Trump mocked Joe Biden’s stair stumbles at a military gathering, boasting he walks slowly and carefully to avoid falling
UPDATED OCT 1, 2025
During a military gathering, Donald Trump mocked Joe Biden’s frequent stumbles while going up the stairs (Getty Images, @nicksortor/X)
During a military gathering, Donald Trump mocked Joe Biden’s frequent stumbles while going up the stairs (Getty Images, @nicksortor/X)


 

QUANTICO, VIRGINIA: President Donald Trump took a swipe at former President Joe Biden on Tuesday, September 30, mocking his frequent stumbles and boasting that he navigates stairs with more care.

Speaking to top military brass, including generals and flag officers from around the world, Trump used the moment to highlight what he called his restoration of America’s global prestige.

Trump mocks Joe Biden’s stumbles at Military gathering

At a high-profile military meeting in Virginia, Donald Trump claimed he restored America’s global prestige while taking aim at Joe Biden for his frequent physical stumbles.

U.S. President Joe Biden stumbles while taking the stage to speak at Tioga Marine Terminal on October 13, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Biden discussed how his Bidenomics agenda is creating good-paying union jobs, investing in infrastructure, accelerating the transition to a clean energy future, and combatting the climate crisis. (Mark Makela/Getty Images)
Former President Joe Biden stumbles while taking the stage to speak at Tioga Marine Terminal on October 13, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Mark Makela/Getty Images)

“We were not respected with Biden,” Trump said. “They looked at him falling down stairs every day. Every day the guy’s falling down stairs.” Speaking to an audience of generals and flag officers from around the world, Trump described his own approach to avoiding such mishaps: “I’m very careful, you know, when I walk down stairs, like I’m on stairs … I walk very slowly. Nobody has to set a record. Just try not to fall, because it doesn’t work out well.”

He added: “A few of our presidents have fallen and it became a part of their legacy. We don’t want that. Walk nice and easy. You don’t have to set any records. Be cool. Be cool when you walk down. But don’t bop down the stairs.”



 

In 2024, Trump targeted Biden’s stumbles by sharing a side-by-side video comparison of the two men navigating steps. The video has resurfaced online following Trump’s latest remarks.

On one side, Biden is seen ascending the stairs of Air Force One, where he stumbles after just a few steps, using his hand and then his knee to steady himself before continuing. On the other side, Trump carefully and slowly climbs the same stairs, exactly as he described in his speech. 

QUANTICO, VIRGINIA - SEPTEMBER 30: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico on September 30, 2025 in Quantico, Virginia. In an unprecedented gathering, almost 800 generals, admirals and their senior enlisted leaders have been ordered into one location from around the world on short notice. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico on September 30, 2025 in Quantico, Virginia (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Pete Hegseth announces changes in military policy

The event was organized by newly appointed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who gathered hundreds of military leaders to unveil a sweeping shift in policy. Hegseth announced new physical fitness standards that would be either gender-neutral or aligned with male benchmarks, along with the elimination of “woke” practices in the military.

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - FEBRUARY 13: U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth holds his closing press conference at the end of defense ministers' meetings at NATO headquarters on February 13, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. NATO Defence Ministers are convening in Brussels for a meeting chaired by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Hegseth marked the first visit to NATO by a member of the new Trump administration. High on the agenda for the allies will be ascertaining how the U.S. intends to influence the trajectory of the war in Ukraine, as the conflict nears the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. (Photo by Omar Havana/Getty Images)
 Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth holds his closing press conference at the end of defense ministers' meetings at NATO headquarters on February 13, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium (Omar Havana/Getty Images)

“The era of politically correct, overly sensitive don’t-hurt-anyone’s-feelings leadership ends right now at every level,” Hegseth declared. He also criticized current fitness and grooming policies, environmental regulations, and the inclusion of transgender troops.

Hegseth vowed to ease disciplinary rules and reduce hazing protections, urging any dissenting military leaders to “do the honorable thing and resign.”

Internet reacts to Trump mocking Biden's stumbles

After Donald Trump mocked Joe Biden’s frequent stumbles during a military gathering, several internet users were quick to share their reactions online.

One user wrote, "Psssht! Biden was always falling UPstairs. And off stationary bikes. And over cords. And talking to walls…"



 

Another shared, "He has to slowly and carefully walk down stairs so he doesn't fall. That's not the flex he thinks it is."



 

A person declared, "Ole sleepy Joe😂 Trumps Making America Great Again🦅"



 

Another commented, "Very funny but truth 😂😁"



 

And one wrote, "Joe Biden couldn’t even walk off stage. What a sad sight."



 

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