--- title: Biden Trolls MAGA Performer Enhancer Theories Before Debate description: President Joe Biden addressed theories purported by Trump and his allies that he would be taking drugs before the debate in a social post. canonical: https://time.com/6993322/biden-trolls-maga-performance-enhancers/ author: Solcyré Burga article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2024-06-28T01:44:48.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-02-24T17:51:48.879Z article:section: Politics og:title: Biden Trolls MAGA Performer Enhancer Theories Before Debate og:description: President Joe Biden addressed theories pushed by Trump and his allies that he would be taking drugs before the debate. og:url: https://time.com/6993322/biden-trolls-maga-performance-enhancers/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt12b8e5531ae543d3/698a584a457a522cbcd6a756/GettyImages-2159608159.jpg?branch=production&width=2400&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: Donald Trump And Joe Biden Participate In First Presidential Debate og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Biden Trolls MAGA Performer Enhancer Theories Before Debate twitter:description: President Joe Biden addressed theories pushed by Trump and his allies that he would be taking drugs before the debate. twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt12b8e5531ae543d3/698a584a457a522cbcd6a756/GettyImages-2159608159.jpg?branch=production&width=2400&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Biden Trolls MAGA Performance Enhancer Theories Minutes Before Debate  by [Solcyré Burga](https://time.com/author/solcyre-burga/)  ## Solcyré Burga Reporter Jun 28, 2024 1:44 AM UTC  U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios in Atlanta, Ga., on June 27, 2024. U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios in Atlanta, Ga., on June 27, 2024.Justin Sullivan—Getty Images  by [Solcyré Burga](https://time.com/author/solcyre-burga/)  ## Solcyré Burga Reporter Jun 28, 2024 1:44 AM UTC President Joe Biden cheekily addressed theories purported by Trump and his allies that the Democratic nominee would be taking performance-enhancing drugs before the debate in a new social media post of him with his “secret sauce.” “I don't know what they've got in these performance enhancers, but I'm feeling pretty jacked up,” Biden [tweeted](https://x.com/JoeBiden/status/1806486230084812937) on X, nearly 30 minutes before the debate. The sauce in question: a can of water that Biden supporters [can purchase](https://shop.joebiden.com/dark-brandons-secret-sauce/?utm%5Fsource=jrbsocial) for $4.60\. The "additional facts" on the back of the can includes lines about the 34 felony counts against Trump, two impeachments, and 6 bankruptcies. Among the ingredients: MAGA tears, mysterious Orange Liquid, and melted chocolate chip ice cream—the latter of which is the President's [favorite flavor.](https://x.com/Newsweek/status/1651690954590437382?lang=en) Purchases will be a direct donation to the Biden campaign fund. > [](https://twitter.com/JoeBiden/status/1806486230084812937) The can of water also included a picture of Biden’s alter ego “Dark Brandon.” The viral meme, which is symbolized by a laser-eyed Biden, has been repeatedly referenced by the incumbent candidate as a means to poke fun at conspiracies pushed by Trump and his allies. **Read More:** [_What RFK, Jill Stein and Other Third-Party Candidates Are Doing During CNN’s Presidential Debate_](https://time.com/6993283/rfk-jr-jill-stein-presidential-debate/) Earlier this week, former President Trump asked for Biden to take a drug test. “DRUG TEST FOR CROOKED JOE BIDEN??? I WOULD, ALSO, IMMEDIATELY AGREE TO ONE!!!,” Trump wrote Monday [on Truth Social](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/112673301719650670). Since this spring, however, Trump has been calling for Biden to take a drug test before any debate took place. The Republican nominee also called for Biden to undergo drug testing prior to the 2020 debates, [according to ABC News](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/112673301719650670). Many Republicans have been talking about President Biden’s potential debate performance for days. On Monday, Sean Hannity postulated about Biden on Fox News. “The Joe Biden that we’re talking about tonight; I don’t think will be the Joe Biden we’re gonna see on debate night,” he said, claiming that Biden would be “all hyped up, hyper-caffeinated, whatever ‘it’ is.” Rep. Ronny Jackson also contributed to these theories on Donald Trump Jr.’s podcast, _Triggered with Don Jr._, [according to _The New Republic_](https://newrepublic.com/post/182844/maga-conspiracy-trump-biden-debate-drugs), speaking about drugs like Adderall and Provigil, that he says Biden might be taking to increase alertness. 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