On Sunday, former President Joe Biden’s office released a statement announcing that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. According to the statement, the cancer was discovered after doctors found a “small nodule” during Joe Biden’s “routine physical exam.” His diagnosis is characterized by a Gleason score of 9. “While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management,” the statement added.
Political Leaders Send Well Wishes
While Biden and his family decide what route of treatment is best for him, some of the country’s biggest political leaders, including former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris, reached out with words of support.
“Michelle and I are thinking of the entire Biden family. Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace. We pray for a fast and full recovery,” Obama shared on X.
Donald Trump used his social media platform Truth Social to write, “Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.”
Biden’s Vice President Kamala Harris posted on X on Sunday, writing, “Joe is a fighter — and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership,” she wrote.
Clinton’s Wish Biden Well
Former State Secretary Hillary Clinton reached out with “I’m thinking of the Bidens as they take on cancer, a disease they’ve done so much to try to spare other families from. Wishing you a speedy, full recovery.” Former President Bill Clinton also reached out with, “My friend Joe Biden’s always been a fighter. Hillary and I are rooting for him and are keeping him, Jill, and the entire family in our thoughts.”
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shared on social media that she was praying for Biden and his family and that she and her husband sent them all their love. Pete Buttigieg wrote on X, “President Biden is a man of deep faith and extraordinary resilience. Chasten and I are keeping him, and the entire Biden family, in our prayers for strength and healing.” Tim Walz, 2024 vice presidential candidate, wrote.
Jeffries To Taylor Green Respond
“Over the years, the Biden family has confronted unimaginable adversity with grace and steadfast perseverance. We stand with President Biden as he confronts this moment with the same courage and resilience he has shown throughout his life, wrote House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin shared, “Like so many of us, Joe Biden is a man of faith. In times like these, our faith carries us through hardship and powers us to persevere. Jenn and I are keeping the President and his family in our prayers.”
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, who has always been a vocal critic of Biden, wrote, “I’m sorry to see this news. Cancer is truly awful. My dad passed away in 2021 with cancer. Prays for Joe Biden and his family.” Gov JB Pritzker of Illinois wrote, “Jeanette and I are united in prayer for the Biden Family amid this difficult time,” wrote Secretary of State Marco Rubio on X.
“Our hearts are with President Biden and his entire family right now,” wrote California Gov. Gavin Newsom on X on Sunday, just shortly after Biden’s diagnosis was made public. “A man of dignity, strength, and compassion like his deserves to live a long and beautiful life. Sending strength, healing, and prayers his way.”
Biden Resting At Home
Joe Biden and his family will be meeting with doctors and looking at “multiple treatment options,” including hormone treatment. Right now, Joe Biden is resting at his home in Wilmington, Delaware. It is not known when or where he will receive treatment.
