Al Sharpton slams claims that Joe Biden is on drugs, ‘absurdity’. Sharpton, a Biden supporter, stated that using drugs would hinder one’s performance in a debate, adding that managers in the entertainment industry fear drug use because it impairs performance.
“It’s absurdity,” Sharpton said. “The last thing someone needs in a debate is a drug, because you may get hyped up, you may forget something, somebody can easily provoke you. It shows how inexperienced they are to even be talking about drugs.”
Sharpton accused Trump supporters of being “scared to death” that Biden could perform well in the debate, quelling concerns about his age. “Those of us who have been on that debate stage know you do not need to have any kind of drug pumping us up. When they put the click lights on, you don’t need to be going ‘buzz.’ You need to be thinking thoughtful, because you don’t know what’s coming,” he said.
Sharpton’s comments come ahead of the presidential debate between Biden and former President Donald Trump on Thursday, where age and fitness for office are expected to be topics of discussion. Despite medical experts casting doubt on claims that both candidates are too old to serve, Trump supporters have spread unfounded claims that Biden may use drugs to enhance his performance.
Trump himself has called for a drug test for Biden, which White House spokesperson Andrew Bates dismissed as a sign of intimidation by Republican officials. “It’s telling that Republican officials are unable to stop announcing how intimidated they remain by [the] President’s State of the Union performance,” Bates said in May.
Biden’s State of the Union address garnered praise from political observers, who noted that he seemed alert and energetic. However, some conservatives began to spread claims that Biden used drugs to enhance his performance during the speech, though no evidence has been provided to prove those claims. Others said they felt he was too loud during the speech.
The debate on Thursday will provide an opportunity for both candidates to address concerns about their age and fitness for office, and to present their policies and vision for the country. The debate will be moderated by CNN and will be held in Atlanta.
Sharpton’s comments highlight the absurdity of the claims made by Trump supporters and the desperation they exhibit in trying to discredit Biden. The fact that they resort to unfounded claims and personal attacks rather than engaging in substantive policy discussions speaks volumes about their lack of confidence in their candidate’s abilities.
In contrast, Biden has demonstrated his fitness for office through his tireless work ethic and his ability to connect with voters on the campaign trail. His State of the Union address was a testament to his energy and dedication to the American people.
As the debate approaches, it is clear that the stakes are high. The American people deserve a substantive discussion on the issues that matter most to them, rather than personal attacks and unfounded claims. It is time for Trump and his supporters to put aside their desperation and engage in a respectful and fact-based debate.
