On May 18, 2025, President Joe Biden’s team announced he had been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer that had spread to his bones, with a high Gleason score of 9. Despite the seriousness, the cancer is hormone-sensitive and manageable. Biden is now consulting doctors on treatment options.
The next day, Donald Trump shared a surprisingly respectful message on Truth Social, wishing Biden a speedy recovery. His uncharacteristically kind tone sparked disbelief online, with many questioning whether he actually wrote it.
Other leaders, including Kamala Harris and Barack Obama, expressed their support and praised Biden’s strength and past work in cancer research. Medical experts, including Dr. William Dahut from the American Cancer Society, described the cancer as serious but potentially manageable with hormone therapy.
Biden previously had a skin cancer removed in 2023, which required no further treatment. Now, public attention is focused on his health and the widespread support he’s receiving.
