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President Trump claims reporters want to bring him down to Biden's 'physical level'
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President Trump claims reporters want to bring him down to Biden's 'physical level'Credit: Getty Images - Getty

What has Trump said about Biden's health? 

has stated in the past that Biden’s health is questionable, but has not provided anything to back up the claim.

After landing in , Trump told a group of his supporters that reporters are spreading false rumors about him suffering from “mini-strokes” because they want to “get him on Biden’s physical level.”

At his Pittsburgh rally on September 22, the president jabbed at Biden’s mental health and acuity saying: "This guy doesn't have a clue. He doesn't know where the hell he is. This guy doesn't know he's alive."

Trump says Biden 'does not have a clue' about anything
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Trump says Biden 'does not have a clue' about anythingCredit: Splash News

Trump has also said that Biden cannot speak unless he is guided by a teleprompter. 

“The guy can't speak without the teleprompter," said Trump at an rally.

Biden appears to take Trump’s comments about his mental health lightly, paying no mind to the remarks. 

Joe Biden has appeared to not take Trump's comments about his health too seriously
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Joe Biden has appeared to not take Trump's comments about his health too seriouslyCredit: Reuters

"Watch me, Mr. President. Watch me. Look at us both, what we say, what we do, what we control, what we know, what kind of shape we're in," the former vice president said when asked by about Trump’s attacks on his cognitive ability.

Trump has referred to Biden as “sleepy Joe” and “slow Joe” on Twitter multiple times in an attempt to roast him.

Why does Trump want Biden to take a drug test?

In addition to Trump’s allegations about Biden’s health, he has asked the former vice president to on Tuesday night.

The president claims that Biden takes drugs due to “uneven" debate performances in the past.

The president suggested that Biden take a drug test prior to their debate
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The president suggested that Biden take a drug test prior to their debate Credit: The Mega Agency

The president tweeted on Sunday saying: “I will be strongly demanding a Drug Test of Sleepy Joe Biden prior to, or after, . Naturally, I will agree to take one also. 

“His Debate performances have been record setting UNEVEN, to put it mildly. Only drugs could have caused this discrepancy???”

Biden laughed and addressed a group of reporters at a news conference saying he “had no comment” on the matter. 

Biden laughed at the idea that Trump claims he uses performance-enhancing drugs
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Biden laughed at the idea that Trump claims he uses performance-enhancing drugsCredit: Reuters

What did Trump say about Biden wearing a mask?

In other attempts to roast Biden, Trump told a group of his supporters that Biden wears a mask

"I'll be honest, he feels good about that mask, and that's OK," Trump said of Biden.

He added: "I mean honestly, what the hell did he spend all that money on the plastic surgery if he's going to cover it up with a mask."

Biden has been seen out in public wearing a mask due to coronavirus concerns
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Biden has been seen out in public wearing a mask due to coronavirus concernsCredit: Reuters

"The question is will he leave it on during the debate?"

Trump asked his supporters at a rally a few weeks ago if they know "a man that likes a mask as much" as Biden.

"It gives him a feeling of security," Trump said. 

"If I was a psychiatrist, I'd say this guy has some big issues."

Trump has accused Biden of concealing his supposed plastic surgery with his mask
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Trump has accused Biden of concealing his supposed plastic surgery with his maskCredit: Reuters

What have Democrats said about Trump’s comments?

Democrat Kelly Hyman said she and many in the party want Biden to keep his dignity and

The actress-turned-lawyer said: "The issue with Trump is that he will not follow any rules of a debate.

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"He constantly lies and tries to bully opponents to make them look weak.

"There's no doubt that Trump’s been playing mind games before next week’s debate. He wants to drag Biden down to his level."

Democrats are urging Biden to not pay attention to Trump's comments about him
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Democrats are urging Biden to not pay attention to Trump's comments about himCredit: Reuters
Trump and Biden are set to debate for the first time today in Ohio
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Trump and Biden are set to debate for the first time today in OhioCredit: AP:Associated Press
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