Donald Trump Responds to President Biden’s Recent Health Update
One surprising voice, and the wave of disbelief it sparked, stood out as the former US president received support from people of all political persuasions.
Joe Biden’s staff confirmed his prostate cancer diagnosis in a public announcement on May 18, 2025, which sparked a lot of online controversy.
According to the statement, Biden had been evaluated by a physician following complaints related to his urine.
Following the discovery of a prostate lump, additional testing identified an aggressive form of prostate cancer with metastases to the bone and a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5).
The malignancy is hormone-sensitive, allowing for efficient medical therapy despite the gravity of the diagnosis.
Biden and his family are now discussing treatment options with his doctors, the statement continued.
President Donald Trump responded to the news on his Truth Social platform the next day, May 19. “Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis,” he wrote in the message.
We hope Joe a speedy and full recovery and send our heartfelt regards to Jill and the family.”
Trump’s statement immediately went viral on social media, with many followers expressing astonishment and doubt at the tone of his remarks.
One user commented on Instagram, “He didn’t write that.” “Trump did not write this,” said another commenter. “PERIOD!” One commenter echoed the idea, asking, “Where is Trump? And how did you handle him?
Similar comments raised more questions about the message’s veracity. One individual asked, “Who even believe this message [sic]?” while another said, “There’s no way he wrote that.”
The unexpectedness of the statement surprised a few. One person said, “I’m shocked that he said anything!” An further response said, “Wow, amazing that there were no offensive comments! He didn’t write it, I’m positive.
National leaders and medical professionals have responded and offered their thoughts since Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis was announced.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris showed her support on Instagram on May 19.
“Doug and I are disappointed to hear that President Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer,” she wrote. Our thoughts and prayers are with him, Dr. Biden, and their whole family during this difficult time.
Joe is a warrior, and I have no doubt that he will approach this task with the same fortitude, tenacity, and hope that have always characterized his life and leadership. We wish for a complete and quick recovery.
In his remarks on X, former President Barack Obama also acknowledged Biden’s prior support for cancer research.
“Michelle and I are thinking of the whole Biden family,” he said. Joe has done more than anybody else to develop innovative treatments for cancer in all its forms, and I have no doubt that he will meet this task with his characteristic poise and determination. We hope for a speedy and complete recovery.
Experts in medicine have also offered their opinions on the diagnosis. In a BBC interview, Dr. William Dahut, the American Cancer Society’s Chief Scientific Officer, offered his thoughts on the illness.
He highlighted the aggressive nature of Biden’s cancer and the gravity of its spread. “In general, if cancer has spread to the bones, we don’t think it is considered a curable cancer,” he stated.
But many people respond well to treatment, Dr. Dahut continued, adding, “People can live many years with the diagnosis.” He clarified that hormone treatments are probably going to be employed to lessen symptoms and delay the disease’s progression.
Biden has previously dealt with cancer. A skin lesion that was excised from his chest during a routine physical examination turned out to be basal cell carcinoma, according to an NBC News article dated March 2023.
Dr. Kevin O’Connor, the White House doctor at the time, attested that no additional treatment was required because all of the malignant tissue had been safely removed.
Joe Biden is still consulting with his doctors and going over the next stages for his therapy as the responses keep coming in.
The management of his illness and the public support from both citizens and officials are now the main topics of discussion.
