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Trump Requests Biden Take Drug Test Ahead of June 27 Debate in Philadelphia

Jun 25, 2024, 05:26 PM

Former President Donald Trump has requested that President Joe Biden take a drug test ahead of their first presidential debate on June 27. This debate, which will be broadcast on CNN and simulcast on Fox News, marks a significant moment as it deviates from traditional formats and is held much earlier than usual. Trump, who previously criticized Fox News for being a 'hostile network,' has now accepted CNN's invitation to debate Biden after the president challenged him on social media. The debate will feature new rules and conditions set by the candidates themselves. Additionally, Trump has suggested that the state of the economy should be a central topic during the debate. In response to Trump's drug test request, Biden is reportedly considering asking Trump for an STD test. The debate, scheduled for Thursday in Philadelphia, comes amid a backdrop of heightened political tensions and significant changes in the usual debate organization, which is typically managed by a non-partisan body.