I could be wrong, but the photo shows the only time Putin touched the railing, very lightly at that, as he walked down the center of the airplane stairs without holding onto the railing.
I am sure he deliberately walked in a way to show his confidence and youth. In comparision (if I recall) Trump had a hand on the railing and watched every step lest he fall. (Holding onto stair railings is highly recommended for elderly people in articles about aging safely (article )
Then he walked in a serpentine fashion down the red carpet. I love how Peter Falk used that word in the movie “The In-Laws:” (Read article)
Here’s a video of the famous serpentine scene.
Trump would probably claim he was walking the weave. This is how The Daily Beast put it:
This is from the UK Daily Express US:
This made the news all over the world. Below are some examples:
MSN
Watch Video: Trump struggles to walk straight as he treads the ... - MSN
During a high-stakes summit in Alaska, US President Donald Trump appeared unsteady while approaching Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting, aimed at discussing the Ukraine war, was called ...
Express
Donald Trump health fears as he 'staggers' to meet Putin | US | News ...
1 day agoDonald Trump walked slowly down the stairs and then appeared to 'stagger'.
BBC
Watch: Moment Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for Ukraine talks - BBC
1 day agoThis is the moment US President Trump and Russia's President Putin simultaneously disembarked their planesin Alaska to meet for talks about the Ukraine war.
Newsweek
Donald Trump Stumbles on Plane Stairs - Newsweek
Jun 9, 2025President Donald Trump stumbled as he walked up the stairs to board Air Force One on Sunday, quickly correcting himself.
The Independent
Trump rolls out the red carpet for Putin as leaders shake hands on ...
1 day agoPresident Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, greeting the leader warmly before they made the unusual move of departing together in the U.S ...
indy100
Video of Trump walking down stairs raises concern: "There is ... - indy100
Former President Donald Trump has been mocked by critics after a video of him walking down the stairs from his planehas been circulating on social media.As he descended the stairs, the 78-year-old can been seen holding onto the handrail where the press awaited him on the tarmac.From the clip, it's ...
Irish Star
Donald Trump 'intensely focused' as he struggles to walk down stairs in ...
Jun 17, 2024A video clip that shows ex-President Donald Trump, appearing to be fearful of taking a fall, cautiously negotiating his way down the steps of his private jet, prior to a campaign event last Saturday has gone viral online.
The Mirror
Donald Trump health fears intensify as he 'can't walk straight' at ...
1 day ago Donald Trump sparked fears when he touched down in Alaska to meet with Vladimir Putin - as he appeared to be struggling to walk in a straight line. The 79-year-old President is holding talks ...
Putin, who will view videos of this, knows he is dealing with a doddering old man who he can easily dominate.
Take my word for it that these are just some of the articles about this.
In all fairness, there was at least one article about Putin which suggested he was not well. This was also in the UK Express:
'I’m a body language expert – this is 1 giveaway from Trump summit that Putin's not well'
EXCLUSIVE: Vladimir Putin's "physical presentation" was notable, Darren Stanton pointed out, in particular his "laboured" walk from the plane.
The author noted signs that Putin might have been experiencing some pain, and he described how Trump tried to show dominance with his handshake and touching. As Trump was doing this, I suspect Putin, the former KGB agent, was thinking “Trump can play his dominance game, but I’m going to ебать the guy.” This expert concluded as follows:
“From a power dynamic standpoint, Mr Putin appeared dominant. But the subtle cues, especially in his expressions and physical movement, indicate he is experiencing discomfort or health issues."
Update
This is from this article:
Excerpt:
“The first page in the printed packet disclosed the sequence of meetings for August 15, including the specific names of the rooms inside the base in Anchorage where they would take place. It also revealed that Trump intended to give Putin a ceremonial present,” the report states.
My comment:
What was the present? Was it a map of what used to be a country called Ukraine renamed West Russia with Kiev renamed Putingrad?
