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Trump Boasts Stair and Ramp Mobility at Texas Truck Plant
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Core Event
Former President Donald Trump told a crowd at the Peterbilt Motors Company plant in Denton, Texas, that he can “go ramp” and “go stair,” contrasting his own mobility with that of President Joe Biden. Trump asserted that Biden “could never find the stairs” when leaving a stage, and he highlighted his ability to navigate multiple stairs without difficulty. The remarks were made during a rally supporting Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton and came weeks before the 2024 midterm elections.
Background & Context
Trump’s focus on stairs recalls a 2020 incident at West Point, where his descent down a steep, slippery ramp was described as slow and unsteady and later went viral. In February of this year, he explained on *The Dan Bongino Show* that he moves slowly when boarding aircraft to avoid accidents. He has also referenced former President Barack Obama’s stair-descending style, noting that Obama “would bop down those stairs” he had never seen.
Official Statements & Responses
Trump framed his mobility comments as evidence of his physical fitness and linked them to broader claims about his administration’s economic record. He also warned that moving slowly is a safety precaution: “You don’t wanna go down. Could happen, could happen.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “Look, I can go ramp, I can go stair, I can go another stair. Another stair in the back. I have a stair,” — President Trump, next article president
- “You don’t wanna go down. Could happen, could happen,” — President Trump, next article president
- “Da-da, da-da, da-da, bop, bop, bop.” — President Trump, next article president
These statements illustrate how Trump is using personal mobility anecdotes to contrast himself with political rivals and to reinforce a narrative of vigor ahead of the upcoming elections.