In a recent appearance in Michigan, former President Donald Trump reenergized his campaign approach, highlighting his policy accomplishments and launching fresh attacks on Joe Biden. During his speech, Trump claimed that Biden relied on drugs in his final days in office to maintain his public image.

Speaking at the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday, Trump, a Republican, was expected to focus on economic issues. However, he shifted his attention to criticize his predecessor once again.

“Did you ever notice how Joe would cough before his speeches?” Trump inquired, capturing the crowd’s attention.

To emphasize his point, Trump mimicked Biden’s cough, using exaggerated guttural sounds, a tactic he often employs during speeches.

Reflecting on Biden’s last State of the Union address in 2024, Trump remarked, “They had him spruced up well. He seemed high as a kite, just floating up there. It was a poor speech.”

Trump further criticized the 83-year-old former president for what he described as a weak and mumbling tone during Biden’s final year in office, before Biden decided not to pursue reelection.

‘I go off teleprompter 80 percent of the time,’ the 79-year-old remarked. ‘Isn’t it nice to have a president who can go off teleprompter?’

But he didn’t just lambast Biden for his age and cough – the president made clear how different the two’s economic agendas have been. 

President Donald Trump touted the economy and slammed former President Joe Biden during his speech Tuesday at the Detroit Economic Club. The Republican imitated Biden’s State of the Union speech and cough while on stage in a sort of comedic routine

Biden delivers his State of the Union address on Thursday, March 7, 2024

‘In four years of Biden, they secured less than $1 trillion of new investment in the United States,’ Trump continued. ‘In less than one year, I have secured commitments for over $18 trillion dollars from all over the world – the most ever for any country.’ 

‘After real wages plummeted by $3,000 under sleepy Joe Biden, real wages are up by $1,300 in less than one year under President Trump. For construction workers, wages are up $1,800… factory workers, over $2,000 – and for many other workers, over $5,000!’

The event had all of the typical trappings of a Trump campaign speech. 

The president walked out on stage to Lee Greenwood’s ‘God Bless the USA’ while swaying with a smile. And he exited to another favorite, the Village People’s ‘YMCA,’ to which he did his famous fist-pumping dance. 

Lasting about 45 minutes, his remarks veered from touting his economic and domestic victories to his foreign policy objectives.

‘Inflation is defeated,’ Trump declared after a recent print showed the rate at 2.7 percent.

The Federal Reserve typically aims to keep inflation at 2 percent year over year, though that figure has steadily declined since it peaked at 9 percent under Biden in June 2022. 

‘That jerk will be gone soon,’ the president said, alluding to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who is now the subject of a criminal investigation by Trump’s Justice Department. 

Trump dances to Lee Greenwood’s ‘God Bless the USA’ before delivering remarks

The president and Powell toured the Federal Reserve’s $2.5 billion renovation in July 

The probe revolves around Powell’s testimony before the Senate Banking Committee last year, during which he spoke about the expensive and slow remodel of the financial institution’s DC headquarters. 

Critics claim that the Trump administration’s investigation into Powell is because the chairman has defied the president’s demands to lower interest rates.  

Powell released a video address noting ‘this unprecedented action should be seen in the broader context of the administration’s threats and ongoing pressure.’

The remodel is expected to be the most expensive building project in DC history. 

Biden’s office did not immediately respond to the Daily Mail’s request for comment.