Trump calls for drug tests before debate with Biden

[left-of-center2012]

Source: The Hill

President Trump is calling for drug tests to be administered before the first presidential debate between him and Democratic nominee Joe Biden next month.

Trump made the demand in an Oval Office interview with The Washington Examiner Wednesday, saying he noted a sudden improvement in Biden’s primary debate performance against Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in March. He offered no evidence to support his suggestion that the improvement could have been the result of a drug.

"I don't know how he could have been so incompetent in his debate performances and then all of a sudden be OK against Bernie," he added when press to clarify. "My point is, if you go back and watch some of those numerous debates, he was so bad. He wasn't even coherent. And against Bernie, he was. And we're calling for a drug test."

The president said he was going solely based off of his own observations and not any inside knowledge into Biden’s campaign. "All I can tell you is that I'm pretty good at this stuff," he said.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/513836-trump-calls-for-drug-tests-before-debate-with-biden

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Trump and Biden are set to square off for their first debate at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland on Sept. 29. The president did not say when — or to whom — he would officially make his drug test request.

[Heartstrings]

1. Goes both ways Adderal Donny!

[Grins]

22. And Trump should release his taxes.

Biden should have demanded Trump release his taxes as a condition for any debate.

Points:
- Biden doesn’t have to debate.
- Trump does!
- Debates are worthless quip-generators.
- Everyone knows - right now - who they are going to vote for, so forget the debates.
- Just do what the Reich-wing has always said, “Let Trump be Trump.” He’s a bi-pedal disaster.

[Roc2020]

24. Precisely.

Biden has nothing to lose in the debates. It's Trump that's behind. Biden is going to toy with his head

[Under The Radar]

31. Quid Pro Quo - I'll take a drug test and make it public

...as soon as your tax returns become public.

That is too easy to shoot down.

[hot2na]

63. and Trump should release his college transcripts

[Rebl2]

56. But his

tests would be fixed, false like all his other medical information that is released. Biden and the people in charge of the debates should say absolutely not. trump is afraid to debate him is what I think.

[Faux pas]

62. Lately

I've been wondering if he makes them all snort Adderall just to hang with him.

[soothsayer]

2. Is this how drumpf will back out of it?

[SergeStorms]

33. Could be, sooth.

He has something up his shifty sleeve, you can bet on that. He's so crooked he can piss corkscrews.

[paleotn]

60. Yep.

[bucolic_frolic]

3. Is this trump's excuse for cancelling the debates?

Is this a psychological maneuver, or a PR move? To throw doubts about his opponent into the mix. This is a really dirtball tactic. This is birtherism - illegitimacy - in another form.

[Miguelito Loveless]

7. Projection,

and a reason to cancel the debate he can’t win. I would guess the idea was planted by the staff who know he can’t handle the confrontation unscripted.

[onetexan]

29. Exactly. And he had the nerve to call Biden incompetent?

[Garion_55]

4. and the adderall that trump takes?

he is ok with the world knowing that?

[SergeStorms]

34. Test to be administered by...

his personal "physician". Nudge nudge, wink wink, nod nod, say no more.

[Harker]

5. There should be a competency test.

I'd be okay with that.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

23. Person, Woman, Man, ....

... dang. Wait a minute ...

[Harker]

39. Har.

No doubt he repeated aloud as a mantra prior to that interview.

[Totally Tunsie]

69. I wouldn't mind there being a Civics test also.

[machoneman]

6. When he goes low, he goes....even lower! Wonder who he'll pay to take his drug test? Jr.? Tiffany?

Ghouliani?

[BamaRefugee]

8. Drug test is ok after trump releases his taxes. Or NO FUCKING DEBATE.

[AC_Mem]

9. Here is the good thing

If this outrageous request would stupidly be granted, which I do not believe it will - but IF - then 45 really couldn't "alter" his own system in any way either, and we would get someone who "some people say" seriously declines during times when the ... sun is down... and who "other people say" may have an issue or two with things that make your pupils large enough to drive a truck through.

We would get the real deal, and I can guarantee you that the thought of that is making his minions mess their pants.

AC

[George II]

10. WHAT A FUCKING NASTY FUCKER!!!! (I try not to use profanity in subject lines but...

...this is beyond outrageous!)

Biden should insist on a DNA test, an STD test, and an IQ test prior to the debate.

Fuck that fucking asshole!

He's just looking for a way to weasel out of the debate because he knows Biden will run rings around him.

[soothsayer]

11. He just wants to find out what drug makes you smarter

He needs it

[still_one]

12. Biden should agree to it if he releases his taxes

[greatbaldeagle]

13. Biden should demand Trump's tax returns

Since he wants to put stipulations on the debate, he should be required to produce his tax returns. No tax returns, no drug test

[blueinredohio]

14. As long as it's a reputable test given by a reputable person.

[left-of-center2012]

15. The press will ask Biden a hundred times...

Are you willing to take a drug test?

Why won't you take a drug test?

[ToxMarz]

16. Biden should insist on a hair follicle test

including rabies and DNA testing to determine the health and species animal on trumps head that whether it is safe to be near.

[japple]

17. What a joke.

[marble falls]

18. Nope. I want Trump on all the drugs he's usually on.

[Miles Archer]

19. "My investigators just got back from Hawaii and you WON'T BELIEVE what they found."

,,,Trump's comments during his "birther" moment, and what the investigators found was nothing, and we also have no proof that he actually paid investigators to go to Hawaii.

He's once sick SOB. My only hope is that if voters actually put their money where their mouth is and VOTE on November 3rd, the news media will not continue to dutifully report every Trump rant on a daily basis.

[hedda_foil]

20. He'll have his pet WH doc clear him, then he'll accuse Biden's test of being faked.

Unless they appear live before multiple cameras, as they pee simultaneously at the same urinal, with Fauci holding the bottles while they do it --- and then tests the urine himself while they're all still in the men's room, Trump would find a way to cheat.

[agincourt]

21. He probably got the idea for this,

because one of his spawn looked coke-jacked at the convention. Repigs always flood the area with bullshit when they get caught at something.

[12over]

25. Adderall

Adderall has a half-life of 9 to 14 hours, which means that 9 to 14 hours after dosage, only half of the drug remains in your body. Adderall will usually completely clear your system within 72 hours (or 3 days). However, this can vary based on several factors.

[Oscarthegreat]

26. I actually agree with Trump..

Both candidates should be subjected to drug tests, immediately after Trump releases his tax returns.

[ArizonaLib]

27. Trump figures he can cheat

and therefore clear his own name. He would need the secret service around him at all times. They should also DNA test each sample.

[mdbl]

28. I would never agree to debate a lying, cheating, good for nothing POS like Trump

He doesn't even deserve the respect of standing on the same stage with Biden. I would cancel all appearances with Trump if I were him.

[SergeStorms]

30. Fuck off, you conspiracy theory spreading piece of shit.

Let's shine the light on Dirty-Donny Trump. Oh, we can't, because Dirty-Donny refuses to comply with any laws. Laws are for suckers, right Dirty-Donny? Go pound rock salt, you pile of snake shit.

[catbyte]

32. What a despicable POS. Every day I think I can't despise him any more than I already do;

and every day he does something even viler that proves me wrong.

[Fiendish Thingy]

35. He's going to use this as an excuse to back out- coward. Nt

[underpants]

36. Coherent???? we watched the virus press conferences. We've watched this Clustertrump for years

Coherent.

[mercuryblues]

37. I think Biden's response needs to be very clear and very consise.

I will agree if trump does. There is a court order for his blood/ DNA samples, I am sure a court officer would be available to fulfill that request.

[NNadir]

38. Person, man, woman, camera, television. A moron who actually BRAGS about repeating 5 words...

...in order is now claiming to understand mental acuity?

Hey Trump, how about getting that doped up dopey son of yours to take a drug test, a controlled drug test, not one who would give an obviously declining moron like you a "clean bill of health?"

How about organizing cheers for drinking a glass of water, or making your way down a ramp without falling?

[kentuck]

40. I would rather see his tax returns

Another one of his diversions.

[samsingh]

41. They should release their tax returns before the debates

[still_one]

42. Biden should call him out. Are you afraid to debate me orange man? I will be there

whether you are there or not

[Zorro]

43. Trump should be drug tested for calling for drug tests before the debate

That boy ain't right in the haid.

[regnaD kciN]

44. While we may make snarky comments about this...

...make no mistake: Biden has no choice but to accept these terms. Otherwise, the narrative of "what does he have to hide?" will become overwhelmingly damaging, because most people will figure Biden's only reason to balk at this would be, indeed, because he's concealing something.

In fact, I wouldn't be surprised to see Trump make this challenge and, when accepted, fail to follow through on it -- and then, as the debate is taking place, have his surrogates hit the Internet, spreading a false narrative that "Biden accepted and then refused to do it."

[DENVERPOPS]

45. The Dems should demand

a DNA check on the urine sample Trump turns in...........

[bucolic_frolic]

48. Yes, Trump has surrogates to take his tests, remember?

So no guarantee any sample Trump provides is genuinely Trump's.

[keithbvadu2]

46. "I will be there whether you are there or not"

Absolutely!

That covers all of Donald's ever-increasing conditions.

[bucolic_frolic]

47. Actual prescribed medications?

Do we really want to go down that path? With a guy who whitewashes his physicals and won't release his tax returns?

Heck, we don't even know how Trump dyes his hair or keeps it on his head! And WE have something to prove?

[elias7]

49. Should do a drug test after the debate

[bringthePaine]

50. Biden should just proceed to take the questions - no tests without taxes, period

[Maeve]

51. Oh, let's have fun with this!

Sure, blood and urine samples, provided in full view of two observers (one from each camp). And let's add a height and weight check--fully dressed but NO SHOES---and a blood pressure test; these last three can be in full view of the press. And throw in a filmed cognitive screening, if you like.

Independent lab, again two observers. Still interested, Donnie? Didn't think so.

On edit--c'mon, Lincoln Project or Meidas Touch! Let's see how snarky YOU can get!

[appleannie1]

52. When trump accuses someone of something, you know he is guilty of doing it himself.

[rocktivity]

53. March was nearly six months ago -- he JUST noticed?

How competent is that?


rocktivity

[Traildogbob]

54. Shut the fuck up donny

How about a drug test every time Jr and his arm whore Kimberly get in front of an empty room with a mic?

[rurallib]

55. Trump's just looking for a way to get out of the debates. Setting up ridiculous criteria

to then use as an excuse is an old Trump strategy.

Fucking coward.

[JohnQFunk]

57. Huh?

[KWR65]

58. As long as Trump goes before a psych review board to check his sanity then Biden can take a test

[scarletlib]

59. I say yes but with preconditions

Both men have to do it on stage with neutral witnesses and tested before the debate. Eliminates any cheating.

He will never agree.

[Withywindle]

61. What the actual fuck?

I bet he just wants an excuse to think about peeing in a cup. Can't say for sure but I've heard he's into that.

[herding cats]

64. This is a distraction because of JR's coked out performance.

Nothing more and nothing less.

They don't won't us focused on unemployment or Covid-19.

[mountain grammy]

65. Madman.

[JohnnyRingo]

66. This is Trump making an early excuse.

When Biden mops the floor with him in the debate, he'll claim it was because of performance enhancing drugs.

As if there's a smart pill that Trump refuses to take because he'll go beyond super genius.

[WhoWoodaKnew]

67. It's a distraction. Don't fall for it.

[world wide wally]

68. Biden should say sure...and we'll have a live fact checker too

[flibbitygiblets]

70. "All I can tell you is that I'm pretty good at this stuff,"

LOL! This after seeing Dump Jr's sweaty, bleary-eyed spectacle, not to mention the screeching guilfriend.

oh, and by the way, we'd all love to know what the fuck sniffy mcsnifferton is on while we're at it.

[Captain Zero]

71. He's pretty good at this stuff because he has looked at himself in the mirror

when he is all coked up

[TomVilmer]

72. A p---ing match

[raccoon]

73. That's rich! Nt

[BillyBobBrilliant]

74. Only if the samples are checked

for female sex hormones -- Donnie might just collect a sample during his next golden shower.