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Irish Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Gleeful Trump supporters make capital from Biden's cancer tragedy
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer, which doctors have confirmed has spread to his bones. The startling news was released in a statement from Biden's office today, revealing that the 82 year old sought medical help last week due to urinary symptoms. After detecting a prostate nodule, by Friday, Biden received the grim diagnosis of Grade 5 advanced prostate cancer, showing signs of rapid progression. Yet, this sombre health update has sparked a fiery debate online, especially among right-wing personalities. Infowars, the contentious outlet initially established by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones but no longer under his ownership, broadcasted on X: "It's Official - The 2020 Election Was Stolen, Joe Biden Was Never Legitimately President! And Now, Right On Time, He's Diagnosed with Aggressive Cancer! Alex Jones is LIVE, Exposing the Truth, Breaking Major News and Covering the Latest Shocking Developments." Bill Mitchell, conservative pundit and host of YourVoice America, cast doubt over the late detection of the illness, stating: "Here's my question. If this prostate cancer is so advanced it has spread to his bones, how did his White House physician not diagnose and treat it earlier? Early diagnosis and treatment is key to survival. Joe Biden has likely had prostrate cancer for 4 to 6 years!", reports the Mirror. Tim Pool, host of Timcast IRL and The Culture War Podcast, also shared his thoughts, stating: "Joe Biden has Cancer with metastasis to the bone. This is considered advanced. If he had the best medical care and screenings for 4 years they'd have found it and it means he's likely had it since before dropping out. Democrats knew." In contrast, President Trump responded with a measured and compassionate tone via his Truth Social platform: "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." Despite the severity of Biden's illness, there is a glimmer of hope. The cancer is described as "hormone-sensitive," which may allow for more effective management. According to the statement released by Biden's office, "Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms." It further explained: "On Friday he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone. While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management. "The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians." Biden, who was at the helm as President from 2020 to 2024, decided against running for a second term, entrusting the baton to his Vice President Kamala Harris amid intensifying scrutiny over his age and health, particularly with a potential rematch against Donald Trump on the horizon. Despite assurances from his personal doctor of being "fit to serve" post a February 2024 evaluation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre, the whispers about his capacity persisted. A hotly anticipated book is about to delve deeper into this topic. Titled Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again, and slated for release on Tuesday (May 20), the exposé is penned by CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios journalist Alex Thompson. Contained within its pages are revelations about Biden's closest advisers mooting the need for a wheelchair for him should he have pursued another four years in office. This revelation came amidst a backdrop of trips and public tumbles — most notably a caught-on-camera spill in June 2023 during an address at the US Air Force Academy that required Secret Service intervention. Social observers and medical professionals alike have been vocal about Biden's diminishing pace and recurrent mishaps, hinting at potential neurological or spinal complications. What has the White House stated regarding Biden's well-being? Despite White House staff brushing off such incidents as just typical signs of getting older, Biden's ultimate withdrawal from the running in 2024 succeeded long periods of inner-party contention. His departure paved the way for Kamala Harris, although some Democrats reckon it was too little, too late. Senator Amy Klobuchar remarked over the weekend: "We needed a real debate about the future of the country. Instead, we were stuck in a waiting game." With the ex-president tentatively stepping back into the public eye, he and wife Jill Biden made an appearance on The View last week, prompting varied reactions from Democrats regarding his potential role in the looming 2026 midterms. Just this past Friday, Biden popped into a Philadelphia hospital for additional tests on what was initially described as a "small nodule" – a concerning development that necessitated "further evaluation," a spokesperson said. Stay tuned to the Mirror's live updates for the latest details.
Daily Record
18-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Donald Trump supporters claim 'Democrats knew' about Joe Biden cancer diagnosis
Joe Biden's announcement that he has been diagnosed with "aggressive" prostate cancer has prompted an outpouring of support - but also a fierce backlash from right-wing figures Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, which doctors have confirmed as having spread to his bones. The alarming news was shared in a statement from Biden's office today after the 82 year old sought medical help last week due to urinary symptoms. A prostate nodule was detected, and by the end of the week, Biden had received the grim news of a Grade 5 advanced prostate cancer showing rapid progression. Yet, the sombre health update has sparked fierce online debate, especially among right-wing personalities. On X, Infowars, previously managed by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones but no longer under his ownership, declared: "It's Official - The 2020 Election Was Stolen, Joe Biden Was Never Legitimately President! And Now, Right On Time, He's Diagnosed with Aggressive Cancer! Alex Jones is LIVE, Exposing the Truth, Breaking Major News and Covering the Latest Shocking Developments." Bill Mitchell, conservative pundit and host of YourVoice America, pondered why the cancer wasn't discovered much sooner, commenting: "Here's my question. If this prostate cancer is so advanced it has spread to his bones, how did his White House physician not diagnose and treat it earlier? Early diagnosis and treatment is key to survival. Joe Biden has likely had prostrate cancer for 4 to 6 years!", reports the Mirror. Tim Pool, host of Timcast IRL and The Culture War Podcast, also weighed in, suggesting that the Democrats were aware of Biden's illness prior to his presidency. Pool tweeted: "Joe Biden has Cancer with metastasis to the bone. This is considered advanced. If he had the best medical care and screenings for 4 years they'd have found it and it means he's likely had it since before dropping out. Democrats knew." Regarding Biden's cancer, former US President Trump expressed his sympathy on his Truth Social platform, stating: "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." Although Biden's cancer diagnosis appears severe, there is a glimmer of hope. The disease is reportedly "hormone-sensitive," which could make treatment more effective. According to a statement released by Biden's office: "Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms." It continued: "On Friday he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone. While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management. "The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians." It is unclear if anyone knew Biden had cancer before his presidency. Biden, who held the presidency from 2020 to 2024, opted not to run for a second term, handing over the reins to Vice President Kamala Harris. His choice was influenced by growing scrutiny over his age and health, especially in light of a potential rematch with Donald Trump. Although Biden's personal doctor confirmed he was "fit to serve" after a February 2024 check-up at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre, doubts persisted. A new book is about to offer more insight. Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again, set for release on Tuesday (May 20), is penned by CNN presenter Jake Tapper and Axios journalist Alex Thompson. The book reportedly discloses that Biden's team once considered the possibility of him needing a wheelchair for a second term. This internal worry followed several public stumbles and falls, including a widely shared incident in June 2023 when Biden tripped during a commencement address at the US Air Force Academy and required assistance from Secret Service agents to stand. Social media users and medical professionals have pointed out Biden's slower movements and frequent falls, hinting at potential neurological or spinal conditions. What has the White House said regarding Biden's health? White House staff have tended to minimise these episodes as typical signs of ageing, but Biden's eventual withdrawal from the 2024 election came after extensive discussions within the party. His departure opened the way for Kamala Harris, though some in the Democratic Party feel it was too tardy. Over the weekend, Senator Amy Klobuchar remarked: "We needed a real debate about the future of the country. Instead, we were stuck in a waiting game." As the ex-president tentatively re-engages with public life, he and wife Jill Biden made an appearance on The View last week, eliciting a polarised reaction from Democrats regarding his level of participation in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. Biden visited a Philadelphia hospital last Friday for additional tests on what has been described as a "small nodule" – a concerning development that necessitates "further evaluation," a representative stated.
Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Trump supporters score political points from Biden's cancer diagnosis: 'democrats knew'
From Alex Jones' Infowars to keyboard warriors on X, how the Republican right are already exploiting Biden's tragedy to score political points. Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an 'aggressive' form of prostate cancer, with doctors confirming the disease has already spread to his bones. The shocking announcement came via a statement from Biden's office today, confirming that the 82-year-old sought medical attention last week after experiencing urinary symptoms. Medics discovered a prostate nodule, and by Friday, a devastating diagnosis had been delivered – a Grade 5 advanced prostate cancer with signs of rapid spread. However, the tragic diagnosis has triggered heated reaction online, particularly from right-wing figures. Infowars, the controversial platform founded but no longer owned by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, posted on X: "It's Official — The 2020 Election Was Stolen, Joe Biden Was Never Legitimately President! And Now, Right On Time, He's Diagnosed with Aggressive Cancer! Alex Jones is LIVE, Exposing the Truth, Breaking Major News & Covering the Latest Shocking Developments." Conservative commentator and YourVoice America host Bill Mitchell questioned how the cancer had gone undetected for so long, saying: "Here's my question. If this prostate cancer is so advanced it has spread to his bones, how did his White House physician not diagnose and treat it earlier? Early diagnosis and treatment is key to survival. Joe Biden has likely had prostrate cancer for 4 to 6 years!" Tim Pool, host of Timcast IRL and The Culture War Podcast , also weighed in, writing: "Joe Biden has Cancer with metastasis to the bone. This is considered advanced. If he had the best medical care and screenings for 4 years they'd have found it and it means he's likely had it since before dropping out. Democrats knew." What has Trump said about Biden's cancer? However, President Trump himself took a measured and compassionate tone via his Truth Social platform: "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." Despite the severity of Biden's illness, there is a glimmer of hope. The cancer is described as 'hormone-sensitive,' which could allow for more effective management. The statement shared by Biden's office detailed: "Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms." It continued: "On Friday he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone. While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management." "The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians." Did anyone know Biden had cancer before he was President? Biden, who served as President from 2020 to 2024, chose not to seek re-election, passing the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. His decision came amid mounting questions over his age and fitness, particularly as he prepared to face off again with Donald Trump. Despite his personal physician declaring him 'fit to serve' following a February 2024 assessment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre, concerns had continued to swirl. Now, a forthcoming book is set to lift the lid further. Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again, due out Tuesday (May 20), is authored by CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Axios reporter Alex Thompson. It reportedly reveals Biden's advisers had at one point discussed whether he might need a wheelchair if he pushed for a second term. The behind-the-scenes concern came after a series of stumbles and public falls — including a viral moment in June 2023 when Biden tripped during a commencement speech at the US Air Force Academy and had to be helped up by Secret Service agents. Observers on social media and medical experts alike commented on his slowed gait and frequent falls, suggesting possible neurological or spinal issues. What did the Whitehouse say about Biden's health? While White House aides downplayed the incidents as normal signs of ageing, Biden's eventual decision to withdraw from the 2024 race followed months of internal party debate. His exit cleared the path for Kamala Harris, though some Democrats believe it came too late. Senator Amy Klobuchar said this weekend: "We needed a real debate about the future of the country. Instead, we were stuck in a waiting game." As the former president begins a cautious return to public life, he and wife Jill Biden appeared on The View last week, sparking a mixed response from Democrats about how involved he should be in the upcoming 2026 midterms. Just last Friday, Biden attended a Philadelphia hospital for more tests on what was initially identified as a 'small nodule' – a worrying sign that required 'further evaluation,' according to a spokesperson.
