Donald Trump has launched a final attack on US President Joe Biden ahead of their highly anticipated television debate. This event, set to air on CNN, marks a historic moment as it will be the first time in US history that a former president and an incumbent president will face off in a debate.
As both candidates prepare to take the stage, Trump shared a satirical video on his Truth Social account, mocking Biden. The video, originally from Fox News’ weekend panel show ‘Saturday Night with Jimmy Failla,’ features a fake medication called “Bidenica.” This supposed sleep aid is humorously made from Joe Biden’s press conferences.
In the video, the narrator suggests, “If you’re having trouble sleeping, ask your doctor about Bidenica.” The clip shows actors falling asleep and snoring while listening to Biden’s speeches, claiming that the “patented blend of confusion and forgetfulness” can calm even the most overactive minds.
Biden’s campaign team has also intensified its attacks on Trump. They have posted a series of criticisms on X (formerly known as Twitter), highlighting the January 6 riots, Trump’s controversial Truth Social post mentioning a “unified Reich,” and his praise for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
The upcoming CNN presidential debate is notable for being the earliest in modern US history. Neither Trump nor Biden has been officially nominated by their respective parties yet. The debate will be moderated by CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash in a closed studio with no live audience.
CNN’s political director, David Chalian, emphasized that the moderators will focus on facilitating the debate between the candidates without participating themselves.
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was not eligible to join the debate. CNN announced last week that Kennedy Jr. did not meet the qualifying criteria: garnering at least 15 percent support in four major polls and being on the ballot in enough states to theoretically win the presidency. Kennedy Jr. claimed his exclusion was due to Trump and Biden fearing he would win.
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A second debate between Trump and Biden is also scheduled to air on ABC in September. This will provide another platform for the candidates to present their views and challenge each other before the official nominations and the upcoming election.
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