Trump and Kamala Harris 'saddened' by Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis
Kamala Harris called Biden a fighter, saying she’s confident he’ll face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that define him.
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was "saddened" by the news that his predecessor and political opponent Joe Biden had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
"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," Trump posted on Truth Social. Despite frequently mocking Biden over his age and cognitive health, Trump offered a conciliatory message.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris also responded to the news, describing Biden as a fighter.
Sharing a photo with Biden on X, Harris wrote, “Doug and I are saddened to learn of President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis. We are keeping him, Dr. Biden, and their entire family in our hearts and prayers during this time. 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. We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery.”
Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office announced on Sunday.
Doctors examined him last week after he experienced urinary symptoms and detected a prostate nodule. The diagnosis, confirmed on Friday, revealed that the cancer had metastasised to the bone.
In February 2023, Biden underwent removal of a skin lesion on his chest diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer. Earlier, in November 2021, he had a benign but potentially pre-cancerous polyp removed from his colon.
In 2022, Biden prioritized the “cancer moonshot” initiative during his administration, aiming to reduce the cancer death rate by half within 25 years. This effort built on his work as vice president, motivated by the loss of his older son, Beau, who passed away from brain cancer in 2015.
When announcing the goal to cut the cancer death rate, Biden said this could be an “American moment to prove to ourselves and, quite frankly, the world that we can do really big things.”
