Donald Trump demands answers about the delayed disclosure of Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, warning that important facts may be hidden.
President Donald Trump expressed surprise and concern over the recent announcement that Joe Biden has stage 4 prostate cancer.
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump questioned why the diagnosis wasn’t made public sooner.
He implied there might have been a deliberate effort to withhold information.
His comments reflect growing Republican suspicions of a possible cover-up within Biden’s circle.
President Trump suggests an investigation into Biden’s doctor
Trump singled out Biden’s longtime physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, as a potential figure involved in obscuring the truth.
‘I’m surprised that it wasn’t, you know, the public wasn’t notified a long time ago because to get to stage nine, that’s a long time,’ Trump said.
‘I think that if you look, it’s the same doctor who said that Joe was cognitively fine. There was nothing wrong with him,’ Trump said.
‘Maybe it was the same doctor, and somebody is not telling the facts. I think people should try and find out what happened,’ the president added.
Biden’s cancer severity and treatment plans revealed
Biden’s post-presidential office confirmed the prostate cancer diagnosis came after the former president began experiencing urinary symptoms.
The cancer has metastasized to his bones, making it particularly serious.
According to medical grading, Biden’s Gleason score is 9, indicating a highly aggressive form of the disease.
However, officials highlighted that the cancer remains hormone-sensitive, suggesting that treatment options are still promising.
‘While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management,’ Biden’s office said. ‘The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.’
Mixed reactions and support from political figures
Despite questioning the timing, Trump and Melania extended condolences and well-wishes to Biden and his family.
On social media, Trump posted a message expressing sympathy and hoping for a swift recovery.
‘Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis,’ Trump posted to Truth Social.
‘We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.’
Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr. and MAGA supporters questioned if Biden’s health was intentionally concealed, adding fuel to cover-up speculation.
‘What I want to know is how did Dr. Jill Biden miss stage five metastatic cancer or is this yet another cover-up???’ Trump Jr. mused.
Confusion surrounds medical expertise in Biden’s circle
Some critics wrongly assumed Dr. Jill Biden was a medical doctor involved in health decisions.
In fact, Jill Biden holds a Ph.D. in education and is not a physician.
This misunderstanding added fuel to conspiracy theories circulating online about who in Biden’s team might have been responsible for monitoring his health.
Concerns about Biden’s fitness for office intensified following a poor debate performance against Trump in mid-2024.
The public and political commentators closely watched his health, sparking rumors and questions.
The White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, faced criticism after an awkward response regarding visits by a Parkinson’s disease specialist to the White House.
Comparisons are drawn between Biden’s and Trump’s physicians
Biden’s doctor, Dr. O’Connor, maintained a low profile throughout Biden’s term, rarely addressing the press.
This contrasts with President Trump’s doctors, who were more visible and communicative.
Dr. Ronny Jackson, Trump’s first White House physician, later transitioned into politics.
Dr. Sean Conley, his second doctor, engaged more with the media during Trump’s COVID-19 battle but was criticized for overly optimistic reports.
Books raise questions about Biden’s declining health
Several books released around the 2024 election have detailed Biden’s physical challenges.
Among them, “Original Sin,” co-authored by journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, alleges a deliberate cover-up of the former president’s decline.
Excerpts describe Biden’s decline as severe, with aides considering a wheelchair and noting he needed help navigating events post-election.
Journalist Chris Whipple, author of “Uncharted,” argued the situation did not amount to a classic cover-up like Watergate.
Instead, Whipple described Biden’s closest advisers as deluded in their belief that he remained capable of running and winning the 2024 election.
This perspective suggests that while health concerns were real, the handling of the issue was more about misplaced hope than intentional deception.