donald trump he demanded of the sitting president joe biden They will undergo drug tests before facing off in two upcoming presidential debates, hosted by CNN and ABC News, respectively.
Trump claimed in his State of the Union address that Biden was “rising as high as a kite,” but did not say whether he too would be exposed to kites.
Donald Trump asks Joe Biden to take drug test before debate
Ahead of the presidential debates agreed to on June 27 with CNN and September 10 with ABC, President Trump insisted that Biden take a drug test to ensure he was following the rules.
The presumptive Republican nominee referenced the incumbent's State of the Union address, claiming that Biden was “high as a kite” during his speech and used performance-enhancing drugs.
“I just want to debate this guy, but you know, I'm also going to demand a drug test,” President Trump said in a speech at the Republican Dinner in St. Paul, Minnesota. New York Post.
He continued, “Yes. No, we really do. We don't want him to come like the State of the Union. He was high as a kite. We're going to demand a drug test.”
Elsewhere, the billionaire politician shared his thoughts on the network hosting the debate, saying: “I think they'll be fair, I think they'll be fair enough.”
Donald Trump raises questions about Joe Biden's fitness
President Trump questioned his fitness to debate Biden and also slammed CNN's program. Jake Tapperhas been asked to moderate the June 27 debate along with Dana Bash.
The former president argued that it was inappropriate for the Democratic candidate, who had pushed for drug testing, to run against him.
President Trump said of Biden, “If he wins the debate, people will say it was the best performance in debate history.'' politiko.
“Remember that idiot on CNN?” Trump said during his speech, criticizing Tapper. “Oh, you shouldn't say that. I'm debating with them. They're going to get a little tough. I'm running 'Fake Tapper'…” he added, refusing to say any more. I stopped.
President Trump has repeatedly accused CNN of being biased against him, as his relationship with the news organization has deteriorated over the years.
MAGA claims future discussions are 'fraudulent'
Supporters of the former president are angry at the upcoming presidential debate hosted by CNN, claiming on social media that it was rigged in Biden's favor.
President Trump's daughter-in-law Lara spoke to Fox News on Wednesday about her thoughts on the debate. She said, “Everything is heavily rigged in Joe Biden's favor, but everything is as it always has been. Hollywood is against Donald Trump, the music industry is against Donald Trump, the mainstream media and, at this point, the judiciary are against Donald Trump. Even the systems are at odds.” ”
Fox News' Sean Hannity also criticized Tapper and Bash, especially Tapper, who CNN chose to moderate the debate. In his conversation with Lara, Hannity said he was upset that “Fake Jake” was chosen to host.
He said, “Tapper is a radical left-wing partisan talk show host posing as a journalist. They're trying to collude with the media mob and Joe Biden. They can dictate all the rules and they want Donald Trump to have no right to speak,” he said. . It's not fair. “
Another debate commentator, former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, also posted his opinion. “Call me cynical, but why is Biden suddenly so eager to debate? Maybe it's because he's desperate, or maybe he's being set up,” he tweeted. No. Look at the details of how this all happens. You won't.” Unless something special happens, it's rare for things to suddenly turn 180 degrees like this. ”
Donald Trump leads Joe Biden in 5 key states
It remains to be seen how the results of both debates will affect the November election, but according to a poll conducted by The New York Times, Siena College, and the newspaper, Mr. Trump has won five key states. Contains. Philadelphia Investigator.
by new york timesThe poll showed growing disapproval of Biden among young, black and Hispanic voters, largely due to the rising cost of living and Israel's war in Gaza.
In a head-to-head matchup with Biden, Trump led among registered voters in five key states: Michigan, Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, and Pennsylvania, but Biden led in only one state, Wisconsin. He was leading among voters.
Nearly 40% of Trump supporters said the economy and cost of living were the most important issues in the election, the news organization said.
While the polls give no indication of the outcome of the election, they do show that young, black and Hispanic voters want fundamental changes in American society, not just a return to normalcy. , only some believe Biden would propose it.
The former president cheered on his son Barron's high school graduation ceremony.
The former president took a temporary break from politics and legal matters to attend his youngest son Barron's high school graduation.
Trump was accompanied by his wife, Melania, and stepfather, Victor Knabbs, as they watched the 6-foot-7 teenager enjoy his big day at the Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach.
The former president and his family attended the event with two snipers positioned above the announcer's box while U.S. Marshals and Palm Beach Sheriff's Office deputies looked on, the report said. Daily Mail.
Trump, wearing a dark suit, white shirt and blue tie, took a seat at the front of the bleachers next to first lady Melania Trump, who wore a navy blazer and straw hat.
The ceremony began with a performance of “America the Beautiful” by the school choir, followed by an MC welcoming parents and graduates.
“I would like to extend a special welcome to President and Mrs. Trump,” the host added, to applause from the congregation.
