WH Comments On Allegation Says Biden Had ‘Confidence’
Amidst continued political tensions between Republicans and Democrats, the White House has once again found itself embroiled in controversy. This time, the allegations revolve around President Joe Biden and his performance during his State of the Union speech earlier this year.
According to POLITICO, Republicans have been questioning whether or not Biden had taken drugs prior to the speech in order to boost his energy and presence on the stage. This speculation has been fuelled by multiple prominent Republicans in recent days, who have suggested that Biden should submit to a drug test before any future debates with former President Donald Trump.
White House Spokesman Andrew Bates addressed these allegations in a statement over the weekend, denying any use of drugs by the president and instead attributing his performance to confidence. The statement read, "Republican officials are unable to stop announcing how intimidated they remain by [the] President's State of the Union performance. After losing every public and private negotiation with President Biden - and after seeing him succeed where they failed across the board - it tracks that those same Republican officials mistake confidence for a drug."
The issue of Biden's alleged drug use was first raised by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) during an interview with Fox News. When asked if Biden should undergo a drug test before debating Trump, Scott responded, "Why not?" He went on to say that Biden's performance during the State of the Union was "surreal" and that if it took artificial stimulation to make the president perform, then it was a cause for concern.
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) also weighed in on the matter, expressing concern for Biden's mental health and its potential impact on his ability to carry out his presidential duties. "We're talking about someone who has the ability to launch nukes," Luna said.
Former President Trump also weighed in on the controversy during a rally last week. He echoed Scott's sentiments, stating that he would demand a drug test at any future debates with Biden. "I don't want him coming in like the State of the Union. He was high as a kite," Trump said. He added that by the end of the evening, Biden was "exhausted," further fueling speculation about his alleged drug use.
Despite these allegations, there is no evidence to suggest that President Biden has used any performance-enhancing drugs. The White House has maintained that the president is in good health and able to fulfill his duties to the nation. According to the White House, any insinuations about drug use are simply attempts by Republican officials to deflect attention from their own failures and shortcomings.
This is not the first time that drug use has been brought up in relation to the presidency. During the 2020 election campaign, Trump and Biden faced off in a series of heated debates, with Trump repeatedly questioning Biden's mental acuity and suggesting that he was taking drugs to maintain his performance. However, similar to now, there was no evidence to support these claims.
As tensions continue to rise between the two political parties, it is likely that allegations and speculation will continue to be thrown around. However, it is important to recognize that baseless claims, such as those about Biden's alleged drug use, only serve to further divide the nation and distract from the real issues at hand.