Here's How MAGA Reacted To Joe Biden's Cancer Diagnosis
Biden and his family are "reviewing treatment options" with his physicians, his office said.
Leading voices around the world quickly reacted to the news, including those of MAGA and republicans. Here's what they said:
Donald Trump:
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene:
Donald Trump Jr.:
Editor's Note: Dr. Jill Biden has a doctoral degree in Education, not medicine.
Vivek Ramaswamy:
Press Secretary Karonline Leavitt (who simply shared Trump's Truth Social post):
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz:
Far-right activist Laura Loomer:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio:
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson:
Attorney General Pam Bondi:
And finally, Secretary of Veteran Affairs Doug Collins:
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