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In an unexpected and controversial move, Former President Donald Trump issued a public challenge to Joe Bidenwho positions himself as his rival facing the United States presidential election 2024. The Republican Party candidate proposed that both he and his opponent undergo a drug test before the first television debate, scheduled for this Thursday, June 27. This statement, which has captured public attention, is part of a series of accusations and tactics that seek to cast doubt on the capacity of the current president.
Trump’s message was broadcast through his official Truth Social account, where he wrote: “A drug test for corrupt Joe Biden? “I would accept one immediately too!!!”. This statement follows previous comments made by Trump at several rallies, where he has suggested that Biden may be using performance-enhancing substances.
It should be noted that this is a strategy followed by the Republicans and that Trump’s call is not isolated. In this sense, Ronny Jackson, party congressman and former White House doctor, also requested a test for the Democratic candidate. In dialogue with Fox NewsJackson said: “I will demand on behalf of the many millions of concerned Americans right now to undergo a test before and after this debate, specifically looking performance enhancing drugs”.
He formalized this request in a letter, which was supported by Trump in another publication in Truth Social. “Ronny Jackson was a brilliant doctor, an admiral and now a GREAT congressman. You are absolutely right about what is written in this MUST READ article, but, unfortunately, nothing will be done about it,” he remarked.
Last week, Trump had already anticipated the issue by suggest Joe Biden could use supplements to “get in shape” for the debate. As reported The New York Times, during a rally in Philadelphia, the conservative politician noted: “Right now, corrupt Joe has gone to a cabin to ‘study.’” “He is sleeping now, because they want him to be well and strong. So a shortly before the debate, they give him an injection in the butt“, Shooting.
Yes ok His statements generated surprise among Americans, it should be noted that this is not the first time that Trump requests drug test for Joe Biden. He did the same in 2020in the run-up to that year’s elections, in which both political leaders also faced each other.
At that time, the then president of the United States used the social network Twitter to express their opinion in view of the expected electoral debate. “I will be strongly demanding a drug test for ‘Sleepy’ Joe Biden before or after Tuesday night’s debate. Naturally, I’ll agree to get one too. His performances in the debates have been a record of INEQUALITY, to put it mildly. “Could only drugs have caused this discrepancy?” Trump emphasized on September 27 of that year.
While accusations and challenges have made headlines, both candidates are preparing intensely for the debate. Biden is hard at work with his team at the Camp David presidential retreat, while Trump has combined his rallies with strategy meetings at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida..
The organization of the debate on Thursday, June 27 is atypical. Unlike traditional television discussions organized by the Commission on Presidential Debates, this event has been prepared independently.
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