Today: Wednesday, 15 January 2025 year

Trump said he would require drug tests before his debate with Biden.

Trump said he would require drug tests before his debate with Biden.

Former US President Donald Trump said he would require doping tests before a debate with his successor and rival Joe Biden because he fears he could be pumped full of performance-enhancing drugs.


The rivals agreed to hold two rounds of television debates – in June and September.

“I’m going to demand a drug test, by the way. No, I’m actually going to,” Trump, who at 77 regularly mocks the mental and physical abilities of the 81-year-old Biden, said.

He explained that he did not want a repeat of the situation with Biden’s speech in Congress, where he, according to Trump, was “pumped up like a balloon” and “deflated” by the end of the speech.


The debate is expected to be staged on Biden’s terms, who have demanded a television studio where microphones are automatically turned off after a speaker’s time has elapsed in the absence of spectators or independent candidates. Trump himself is calling for two additional sparring matches with Biden and a debate between vice presidential candidates.