Lara Trump, a daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump and an adviser to his reelection campaign, defended his awkward walk down a ramp and difficulty in lifting a glass of water during a speech on Saturday. Â
Asked on Fox News if the president had any health issues that the public wasn’t aware of, Trump ― who is married to Eric Trump ― insisted he didn’t.
“It’s just fodder for the critics out there to attack him,†she said.
Lara Trump also attempted to explain his slow and unusual gait as he walked down a ramp after speaking at West Point.Â
“This was a ramp that had no steps, no handrail,†she said. “The president had on leather shoes, of course, he’s going to take his time.â€Â
Trump’s unusual walk caused #TrumpIsNotWell to trend on Twitter over the weekend. The president took notice, tweeting that the ramp was “very long & steep†and also “very slippery.â€
The ramp was dry and lined with no-slip strips and the weather was clear.Â
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