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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Briane Nebria

'Trying to Remember Where He's Going?': Trump Health Fears Spike Over Slow, Wonky Air Force One Walk

US president Donald Trump goes on trial in the US Senate next week for incitment to insurrection in the January 6 attack by his supporters on the US Capitol. (Credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP)

Donald Trump's health has come under fresh scrutiny after the president was filmed walking slowly and gripping the handrail as he boarded Air Force One for a flight to Turkey on Saturday, shortly after the United States' 4–1 World Cup defeat to Belgium.

The live television footage showed Trump taking what appeared to be careful, deliberate steps up the long staircase to his $400million presidential jet. Midway up, he seemed to pause briefly before continuing to the top, where he turned to wave to supporters and cameras, appearing to steady himself before disappearing inside the aircraft. There is no official indication that Trump is unwell, and no medical explanation has been offered for the measured pace, but the short clip was enough to set social media alight.

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