Representative Ronny Jackson’s call to drug test President Joe Biden before the first presidential debate of this year’s election cycle has sparked criticism and ridicule on social media, with many pointing to the congressman’s own alleged conduct history.
Jackson, a Republican who currently represents Texas’ 13th Congressional District, is a physician with a career in serving presidents. In 2019, he was the first chief medical adviser to President Donald Trump, previously having worked as the physician to the president from 2013 to 2018 under both Presidents Barack Obama and Trump. He also served as director of the White House Medical Unit (WHMU) from 2010 to 2014.
Maria Bartiromo, Jackson said he is going to send another letter to the White House requesting that Biden “submit to a cognitive test” and “submit to a drug test before and after this debate, specifically looking for performance enhancing drugs.”
During his interview appearance, Jackson cited Biden’s March performance during his State of the Union (SOTU) address, saying, there is “surely no way to explain that other than he was on something.” Commentators remarked that the president seemed more alert and raised his voice repeatedly compared to his daily appearances and tone. There is no evidence, however, that the president used drugs.
