Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer; White House Seeks Testimony from Jill Biden Amid Health Controversy
Former President Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office confirmed in a statement on Sunday. The cancer is characterized by a high Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), indicating a rapidly proliferating, high-grade malignancy. The statement emphasized that while the disease is advanced, it is hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective treatment management. Biden and his family are currently reviewing treatment options with his physicians.
The diagnosis followed Biden seeking medical attention for worsening urinary symptoms, which led to the discovery of a prostate nodule. Further tests confirmed the cancer had metastasized to the bone. Biden had not undergone a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test since 2014, raising questions about the timing and detection of his condition.
In his first public remarks since the announcement, Biden honored his late son Beau and military veterans at a Memorial Day event, reflecting on personal and national sacrifices. The diagnosis has reignited debates about Biden’s health during his presidency, with critics alleging his administration concealed signs of physical and mental decline.
White House Seeks Testimony from Jill Biden on Former President’s Health
The White House has called for former First Lady Jill Biden to testify before Congress about Joe Biden’s cognitive and physical health while in office. This request follows allegations detailed in the book Original Sin by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, which claims senior aides limited Biden’s public appearances to conceal his condition, especially after Beau Biden’s death in 2014. The book is based on more than 200 interviews and has prompted a Senate hearing scheduled for June to investigate the allegations.
Critics, including President Donald Trump, have questioned the transparency of Biden’s health disclosures. Trump described the situation as “very sad” and suggested earlier detection of the cancer was possible. He offered condolences to Biden’s family while raising concerns about the handling of Biden’s health information.
Trump Reposts Controversial Claim About Biden’s Health
President Donald Trump recently reposted a claim on Truth Social suggesting Joe Biden was “executed” in 2020 and replaced with a robotic clone, sparking outrage and concern. The post has drawn sharp criticism for promoting baseless conspiracy theories. This follows Trump’s earlier comments mislabeling Biden’s stage 4 prostate cancer as “stage 9,” while questioning the former president’s cognitive health and alleging a cover-up by Biden’s inner circle.
The controversy has fueled debates about political rhetoric and media responsibility, with some Democrats accusing Trump of normalizing extreme narratives. Biden’s office has not commented on the repost but remains focused on his ongoing cancer treatment.