CNN on Wednesday morning aired a segment questioning whether President Trump is "afraid of stairs" and even asked the White House for an answer. 



The segment on CNN's "New Day" and reported by national correspondent Jeanne Moos dovetailed on British news outlets and Vanity Fair magazine, which made light of Trump's January White House meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May, where the two were seen holding hands in an irregular way. 

Moos said she had become "slightly obsessed with watching President Trump watch his step" ever since having heard a rumor that he has a phobia of stairs and ramps. 

Moos said CNN asked the White House for comment on the issue and was told by a spokesperson, "No offense, but this is an absurd question."