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Trump and US leaders show support after Biden’s cancer diagnosis

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21.05.2025

In a rare moment of political unity, leaders across the American political spectrum, including President Donald Trump, have expressed their support and sympathy for former President Joe Biden following the announcement of his aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis. The news, which emerged on May 18, has led to an outpouring of bipartisan well-wishes for the 82-year-old statesman.

According to a statement released by Biden’s office, a routine physical examination earlier this month led to the discovery of a nodule on the president’s prostate. Further testing confirmed it to be an aggressive form of prostate cancer, classified with a Gleason score of 9 – a high-severity rating that typically signals a fast-growing malignancy. Despite the seriousness of the diagnosis, Biden’s doctors are optimistic, noting that the cancer is hormone-sensitive and considered manageable through a combination of treatment options currently under review.

President Donald Trump, Biden’s most vocal political opponent and likely rival in the upcoming 2024 presidential election, surprised many by posting a heartfelt message on Truth Social, his preferred communication platform. “Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis,” Trump wrote. “We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.”

Trump’s message marked a notable departure from the bitter rhetoric that has long characterized the relationship between the two men. While the 2024 campaign trail has been marked by intense partisan attacks and mutual recriminations, Trump’s........

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