Former President Donald Trump demanded that current President Joe Biden undergo drug testing ahead of the upcoming presidential debates. Trump alleged that Biden was “high as a kite” during his State of the Union address in March and reiterated his call for a drug test while speaking at a GOP dinner in St. Paul, Minnesota. Trump did not mention if he would be willing to take a drug test himself.
Biden, who is 81 years old, spoke loudly and rapidly during his address, prompting Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.), the co-chair of the GOP Doctors Caucus, to speculate that Biden may have been “jacked up on something” during his speech. The Biden campaign did not immediately respond to Trump’s request for drug testing ahead of the debates.
This is not the first time Trump has called for Biden to be drug tested. In the lead-up to the 2020 general election, he expressed concerns about Biden’s debate performances and called for a drug test before their debates. However, neither candidate ended up taking a drug test before their two debates in 2020.
Despite Trump’s demand for a drug test, both he and Biden have agreed to participate in two upcoming debates on June 27 and September 10. Trump expressed confidence that the networks hosting the debates, CNN and ABC, would conduct fair debates. The specifics of the debates, including format and topics, have not been announced yet.
The issue of drug testing before debates highlights the contentious nature of the upcoming presidential debates between Trump and Biden. Trump’s repeated calls for drug testing suggest a lack of trust in Biden’s abilities, while Biden’s campaign has not responded to the allegations. As the debates draw closer, it remains to be seen how this issue will impact the exchanges between the two candidates on the debate stage.
Overall, the demand for drug testing adds another layer of complexity to an already heated political atmosphere. With both candidates preparing to face off in front of a national audience, the focus on drug testing raises questions about transparency, fairness, and trust in the electoral process. As the debates approach, the eyes of the nation will be on Trump and Biden as they navigate these challenges and seek to persuade voters of their vision for the future.
