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Yahoo
a day ago
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A Clip Of Joe Biden Comforting Meghan McCain On The View After Dad John's Cancer Diagnosis Is Going Viral Again After She Supported Him
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Meghan McCain has never been afraid to speak her mind and criticize public figures (like Meghan Markle) and politicians, like Joe Biden, when she does not agree with them. However, despite disagreeing with the former president on many occasions, she released a statement about his recent cancer diagnosis and put politics to the side. Now, a clip of Biden comforting her in 2017 after her own father's diagnosis is going viral. In the video from a 2017 episode of The View, which you can see below, Meghan McCain spoke about how Biden's late son Beau was diagnosed with the same cancer her father, John, had. So, when the former vice president appeared on the talk show, he comforted her and discussed his history with glioblastoma as well as his friendship with John McCain: As you saw, Biden spoke highly of Meghan's father and how he inspired his son, saying John 'gave Beau courage.' Then, he opened up about how much his son admired the former senator's 'courage.' He also explained the severity of glioblastoma, saying: Beau talked about your dad's courage. Not about illness, but about his courage. And look, there's a lot of things happening. Any of you who have somebody who is diagnosed with glioblastoma, which is about as bad as it gets, there's breakthroughs that are occurring now. The former president talked about different medical breakthroughs regarding this medical condition, as well as the foundation he works with. On top of that, he comforted Meghan by reiterating the close relationship he shared with her father, even when they disagreed: So, there is hope…Her dad is one of my best friends. Her dad goes after me hammer and tongue. We're like two brothers who were somehow raised by different fathers, or something, because of our points of view. Biden then discussed how much he cared for John McCain and vice versa, saying he knew that if something happened, he could count on him to be there. Now, following his own cancer diagnosis, this clip is going viral. It's been years since Meghan McCain left The View, however, her turbulent relationship with the daytime talk show is still discussed frequently. She will also criticize The View's co-hosts when something happens on the show that she disagrees with. That history, as well as her feelings about Biden's politics, have led to mixed reactions to this clip. However, many have remained positive and emotional, considering Biden's current battle with prostate cancer is reminiscent of John McCain's, as @allenanalysis pointed out: This video of President Biden comforting Meghan McCain as she broke down over her father's cancer is resurfacing, and it hits harder now. Now the fight is his. Speedy recovery, Mr. President. Fight like hell. Earlier in May, news broke that Biden had 'an aggressive form of prostate cancer,' per NYT, and it had spread to his bones. Thinking about that and what John McCain went through, this video left many emotional, as they commented: I get choked up every time by Biden's humanity and quite frankly by the deep pain Meghan McCain was feeling. -@DannyHulse3 Hope🫶🏽 -@babesmile As he is now facing this horrible a reminder, Meghan is one of the haters, even still, Pres. Biden comforted her. He is a good man with a heart of gold. And yes, now the fight is his. Let's see if she shows him the same compassion & comfort… -@ely_cat2 This was one of the most touching moments on The View. The way he comforted @MeghanMcCain showed what a truly compassionate man he is. -@popems42 There was also a fair share of comments that called out how Meghan has criticized Biden in the years since this interaction happened. It's worth reiterating that after the former president's diagnosis was made public, John McCain's daughter issued a statement of support. She wished him 'nothing but healing, prayers, light and strength.' She also noted in it that she did not believe this was a time that was 'appropriate for politics.' Now, as we learn more about this tragic diagnosis Joe Biden received as well as where his relationship with Meghan McCain stands, we'll keep you updated.
ABC News
2 days ago
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Joe Biden says he's 'feeling good' in first remarks after cancer diagnosis announced
Former US president Joe Biden says he is "feeling good" and his "prognosis is good" in his first public comments since his prostate cancer diagnosis. Speaking to press after he gave a speech at the Veterans Memorial Park in New Castle, Delaware, on Friday local time, Mr Biden said everyone was optimistic about his recovery. "I'm feeling good." Last week Biden's office said the former president had been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. He was diagnosed after experiencing urinary symptoms, and he and his family are reviewing treatment options with doctors, according to the statement. The former president said he was already undergoing treatment for cancer, which entailed taking a pill. "It's all a matter of taking one particular pill for the next six weeks and then another one," he said. "It's not in any organ, my bones are strong, so I'm feeling good." Mr Biden spoke at an annual gathering marking Memorial Day at Veterans Memorial Park in his home state of Delaware, not far from his home in Wilmington. The event coincided with the 10th anniversary of his son Beau's death. It also comes amid renewed questions about Biden's mental and physical health after the recent publication of a book about his fitness for office. He dropped his re-election bid in July 2024 after a disastrous debate against Donald Trump, after which those in his party questioned whether he could continue as the party's nominee. Questions about his decline and how the White House staff reacted to it are at the centre of a recent book by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, which has renewed the debate. Asked on Friday if he had a response to recent questions about his mental and physical health, he smiled and appeared to get his words mixed up. "You can see I'm mentally incompetent and I can walk and I can beat the hell out of both of them," he said. In response to Democrats who question whether he should have initially run for re-election at all, he said: "Why didn't they run against me then? Because I'd have beaten them." AP
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
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- South China Morning Post
Joe Biden says he's ‘feeling good' in first remarks since cancer news
Former US president Joe Biden delivered the first remarks since he announced he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer on Friday, speaking in a steady voice during a sombre Memorial Day gathering and later smiling and saying he's 'feeling good'. Advertisement Biden spoke at an annual gathering marking Memorial Day at Veterans Memorial Park in his home state of Delaware, not far from his home in Wilmington. The event coincided with the 10th anniversary of his son Beau's death. It also comes amid renewed questions about Biden's mental and physical health after the recent publication of a book about his fitness for office. Speaking to reporters after the Memorial Day event, he said he was already undergoing treatment for cancer, which entailed taking a pill, he said. 'The expectation is we're gonna be able to beat this,' he said. 'I'm feeling good.' 02:24 Trump 'surprised' public wasn't notified of Biden's cancer diagnosis 'long ago' Trump 'surprised' public wasn't notified of Biden's cancer diagnosis 'long ago' Biden dropped his re-election bid in July 2024 after a disastrous debate against Donald Trump, after which those in his party questioned whether he could continue as the party's nominee.
CTV News
3 days ago
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- CTV News
Biden says he's ‘feeling good' in first remarks after cancer diagnosis announced
NEW CASTLE, Del. — Former U.S. president Joe Biden delivered the first remarks since he announced he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer Friday, speaking in a steady voice during a somber Memorial Day gathering and later smiling and saying he's 'feeling good.' Biden spoke at an annual gathering marking Memorial Day at Veterans Memorial Park in his home state of Delaware, not far from his home in Wilmington. The event coincided with the 10th anniversary of his son Beau's death. It also comes amid renewed questions about Biden's mental and physical health after the recent publication of a book about his fitness for office. Speaking to reporters after the Memorial Day event, he said he was already undergoing treatment for cancer, which entailed taking a pill, he said. 'The expectation is we're gonna be able to beat this,' he said. 'I'm feeling good.' Biden dropped his reelection bid in July 2024 after a disastrous debate against Donald Trump, after which those in his party questioned whether he could continue as the party's nominee. Questions about his decline and how the White House staff reacted to it are at the center of a recent book by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, which has renewed the debate. Asked Friday if he had a response to recent questions about his mental and physical health, he smiled and engaged with the reporter. 'You can see I'm mentally incompetent and I can walk and I can beat the hell out of both of them,' he said. In response to Democrats who question whether he should have initially run for reelection at all, he said: 'Why didn't they run against me then? Because I'd have beaten them.' During his formal remarks, he called upon the group to remember the sacrifices of those lost in battle, whose echoes he said can still be heard. He also spoke of his son, Beau, who died at 46 of brain cancer. A twice-elected state attorney general, Beau Biden was considering a run for governor, and his death deeply affected the elder Biden. 'This day is the 10th anniversary of the loss of my son Beau, who spent a year in Iraq, and, to be honest, it's a hard day,' the former president said. 'Being with all of you, quite frankly, makes things a little bit easier, it really does. So, thank you for allowing me to grieve with you.'
Washington Post
3 days ago
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- Washington Post
Biden says he's 'feeling good' in first remarks after cancer diagnosis announced
NEW CASTLE, Del. — Former President Joe Biden delivered the first remarks since he announced he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer Friday, speaking in a steady voice during a somber Memorial Day gathering and later smiling and saying he's 'feeling good.' Biden spoke at an annual gathering marking Memorial Day at Veterans Memorial Park in his home state of Delaware, not far from his home in Wilmington. The event coincided with the 10th anniversary of his son Beau's death . It also comes amid renewed questions about Biden's mental and physical health after the recent publication of a book about his fitness for office.
