'Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer' Biden Says "Thank You for Support...We Can Be Strongest in Difficult Times"

Trump's Team Raises Health Concealment Allegations Again

Former U.S. President Joe Biden, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer, expressed his gratitude on May 19 (local time), saying, "Thank you for supporting us with love and encouragement."

On this day, President Biden posted a photo with his wife Jill on X (formerly Twitter) along with a message stating, "Cancer affects all of us," and expressed his appreciation.

Former U.S. President Joe Biden (left) and First Lady Jill Biden. Photo by Reuters Yonhap News

President Biden said, "Like many of you, Jill and I have learned that we can be strongest during difficult times." This is the first time President Biden has issued a public message himself since his cancer diagnosis.

President Biden, who left office in January of this year, was diagnosed with prostate cancer on May 16, according to a statement released by his office the previous day. In response, President Trump wished President Biden a speedy recovery in a post on social media the day before.

However, President Trump's team once again raised suspicions that President Biden, who challenged for re-election but withdrew midway, may have concealed health issues during his presidency. Vice President JD Vance, speaking with reporters on a flight returning from Italy, said, "We really need to be honest about whether the former President was able to carry out his duties," and added, "Why didn't the American people have more accurate information about his health issues?"

He continued, "This is not a political issue," and added, "I do not think he was in a sufficiently healthy condition, and I believe those around former President Biden bear more responsibility than he does himself."

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