On May 18, 2025, former U.S. President Joe Biden, aged 82, announced his diagnosis with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, characterized by a high Gleason score of 9 and metastasis to the bones. Despite the severity, the cancer is hormone-sensitive, offering potential for effective treatment. In response, current President Donald Trump issued a message on Truth Social, expressing his wishes for Biden’s “fast and successful recovery,” a notably respectful tone given their contentious political history .Diario AS+5The Sun+5People.com+5BILD+5The Daily Beast+5NBC New York+5
Trump’s message stood out against the backdrop of years of political rivalry and personal attacks between the two figures. His public expression of support was echoed by other political leaders across the spectrum, including Vice President Kamala Harris, former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and numerous bipartisan members of Congress and state governors, all extending their well-wishes to Biden and his family .Time
However, not all reactions from Trump’s circle maintained this tone. Donald Trump Jr. initially shared a message wishing Biden a speedy recovery but later questioned the timing of the diagnosis and suggested a possible cover-up, erroneously referring to “stage five” cancer, a term not recognized in medical staging .New York Magazine
The announcement of Biden’s diagnosis has also reignited discussions about his health during his presidency, particularly in light of recent publications alleging that his inner circle may have downplayed concerns about his cognitive and physical decline .Vanity Fair+2The Daily Beast+2Wikipedia+2
In the face of these challenges, the bipartisan expressions of support underscore a moment of unity and empathy, transcending political divisions during a personal health crisis.
