Trump Demands Biden Take Drug Test Before Debate: High Stakes or High Jinks?

Donald Trump has called for Joe Biden to undergo a drug test before their upcoming debate. This demand echoes similar requests from Trump in the past, including before their 2020 debates. Trump's latest call for a drug test comes amid allegations that Biden was "high as a kite" during his State of the Union address earlier this year. Trump made these remarks at a GOP dinner in Minnesota, emphasizing his willingness to debate but insisting on a drug test for both candidates.

The response to Trump's demand has been mixed, with some supporting the idea and others criticizing it as a diversionary tactic. There have been calls for both candidates to take drug tests and for Trump to take a COVID test, given his previous refusal to do so before a debate. The debate over the drug test demand reflects ongoing political tensions and personal attacks between the two candidates.

The request for a drug test adds another layer of drama to the already tense political environment, as the two candidates prepare for their first debate in June and a second in September. This situation underscores the competitive and often contentious nature of American politics, with both candidates using various strategies to gain an edge in the public's perception.