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Trump Mocks Biden’s Stairs Struggles in CNBC Interview

4/22/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Joe Biden's stair climbing in CNBC interview, calling Biden a 'laughing stock' who can't ascend stairs.
Trump said he has stumbled on stairs himself and stays cautious descending to avoid media attention.
He cited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman claiming United States was no longer a 'dead country' under Trump.
Trump has admired Barack Obama's ease with stairs while noting his own fears of falling.

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Joe Biden's stair climbing in CNBC interview, calling Biden a 'laughing stock' who can't ascend stairs.
Trump said he has stumbled on stairs himself and stays cautious descending to avoid media attention.
He cited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman claiming United States was no longer a 'dead country' under Trump.
Trump has admired Barack Obama's ease with stairs while noting his own fears of falling.