Age also matters politically: opponents often highlight physical moments, while supporters emphasize strength of mind and decision‑making regardless of physical form.
2. Public Perception and Optics
In the age of social media, a moment that lasts mere seconds can be replayed thousands of times across platforms. Political commentators, meme creators, satirists, and news organizations all weigh in, often amplifying both comms criticisms and humor. The result is that even minor slips become symbolic fodder for larger debates about capacity and fitness for office.
