Biden campaign responds to Trump’s request to take a drug test a day before the debate

Donald Trump has suggested that Biden take a drug test before Thursday night’s debate and has offered to take one himself.

Biden campaign spokesperson Adrienne Elrod was asked on CNN to respond. She said:

I mean, I don’t even know what to say about it. I worked on Hillary Clinton’s campaign. He had also debated with him very effectively. He accused her of being on drugs. President Biden defeated Donald Trump twice in previous debates.

This is what he does because he has nothing else to run on. And that’s why he has to resort to these kinds of tactics that, frankly, are foolish and turn off a lot of voters, especially voters who want to see their president fight for them.

All eyes are on the Supreme Court this morning, as the justices still have 14 cases to decide.

The most closely watched cases include: whether former President Trump has immunity, the defendants’ Jan. 6 obstruction of justice charges (which will also affect Trump’s case), social media and abortion.

On Tuesday night, Republicans swore in Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, bringing the total number of members to 432: 219 Republicans and 213 Democrats.

Rulli replaced outgoing Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio.

There are three vacancies: The late Rep. Donald Payne Jr., D-N.J., has died. Former Reps. Ken Buck, R-Colo., and Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., resigned.

Republicans can lose two of their own votes and still pass partisan legislation.

Donald Trump was granted a 45-day extension to file personal financial statements with the Federal Election Commission.

Trump’s legal team requested additional time due to the former president and presumptive 2024 Republican nominee’s complex finances.

“The Federal Election Commission must receive a hard copy of the report with Mr. Trump’s original signature by August 15, 2024.”

Trump’s financial closings are closely watched because they provide insight into his personal wealth, which is often a topic of debate.

The extension comes after Trump was hit with a $300 million civil fraud fine and an $80 million judgment against E. Jean Carroll.

Democrats welcome Donald Trump to Atlanta for the debate with a sign announcing his new felon status.

Featuring an image of his mugshot from his Georgia election interference case, the five DNC signs read: ‘Donald. Welcome to Atlanta for the first time since he was convicted of a felony. Congratulations… or whatever…’

Trump was convicted of 34 felonies in the Manhattan hush money trial, but still faces three other criminal trials, including in Fulton County, Georgia.

“The Democratic National Committee understands the importance of Southern hospitality, so it is our pleasure to welcome Donald Trump back to the Peach State for the first time since he became a convicted felon,” said the Committee spokesperson. National Democrat, Jackie Bush, in a statement about the ads.

“The man Georgia voters rejected in 2020 has only grown more unhinged and vengeful over the past four years.”

President Mike Johnson commented on speculation from Donald Trump’s camp that Joe Biden will take drugs or use a performance-enhancing substance in Thursday’s debate.

Trump has suggested his rival will be “very excited” and hinted he might even do cocaine ahead of their primetime showdown on CNN.

Johnson appeared on the network Tuesday night and was asked about the former president’s comments.

‘Look, there are many things that are said in jest. Of course, no one expects Joe Biden to do cocaine.”

Johnson said questions about Joe’s ability to lead are justified and that his energy levels are cause for concern.

Speculation about who will be Donald Trump’s running mate and when he will announce his choice changes every day.

Some reports have said the major reveal could come as soon as this week, while others have said it won’t be until the Republican convention later this month.

But the Trump campaign is taking advantage of every event and keeping everyone in suspense.

‘Ahh, this is an incredible scoop! yes… it could come as soon as today… or… sometime in mid-July!!’ Trump campaign senior adviser Chris LaCivita wrote in response to an NBC report News that the election could be revealed in the coming days.

Donald Trump is attacking his debate opponent on Truth Social. He writes:

Corrupt Joe Biden’s “handlers” are complaining loudly and profusely that there will be no fact checkers during Thursday’s debate. In reality, that is simply MISINFORMATION. They couldn’t be happier, because there is no one who is as relaxed about the TRUTH as Crooked Joe.

He accuses Biden of being a “walking LIE MACHINE and a fact-checker’s DREAM.”

The Republican candidate adds:

From the 51 fake intelligence agents to Russia, Russia, Russia, to the fake “History of Fools and Losers” he created about our beloved military, to cheating in college and claiming to be first in his college class. of Law when he was actually LAST, to claiming that he marched for civil rights, drove trucks, and has a 6.2 handicap (he can’t hit the golf ball 10 yards, but that’s a minor detail!)… Such Maybe we should call him “Liar Joe” besides crooked?

Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris the day before the debate.

The Trump critic and former January 6 committee member announced in a video that he would endorse Democrats in 2024, despite being a “proud conservative.”

‘I have always put democracy and our Constitution above all of us. It is because of my unwavering support for democracy that today, as a proud conservative, I support Joe Biden for re-election.

The Illinois lawmaker, a frequent CNN guest, admitted he never thought he would vote Democratic.

Biden responded: “This is what putting your country before your party looks like.”