Reactions pour in after former President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis
Watch Video Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer Well wishes are pouring in for former President Joe Biden after his office revealed on Sunday he d been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer characterized by a Gleason outcome of Grade Group with metastasis to the bone according to the report His office explained it is a more aggressive form of the condition the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management Former U S President Joe Biden speaks at a conference hosted by the Advocates Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled ACRD on April Getty Images Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle responded to the news on Sunday Here s what they had to say about Biden President Trump revealed in a Truth Social post Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden s newest healthcare identification We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family and we wish Joe a fast and flourishing recovery House Majority Leader Rep Steve Scalise explained Praying for former President Joe Biden as he battles prostate cancer Republican Sen Thom Tillis and Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene both posted about Biden s finding I m sorry to see this news Cancer is truly awful My Dad passed away in with cancer Prays for Joe Biden and his family Greene a Georgia Republican and staunch ally of President Trump wrote in a post on X North Carolina s Sen Tillis revealed he was praying for Biden s full recovery Democratic California Gov Gavin Newsom commented his heart was with the former president and his family A man of dignity strength and compassion like his deserves to live a long and beautiful life Sending strength healing and prayers his way Newsom revealed Meghan McCain whose father Sen John McCain died after a battle with cancer described the syndrome as the absolute worst It is hell she wrote in a post on social media It is incredibly arduous for any family anywhere that has to deal with it Wishing nothing but healing prayers light and strength to President Biden and his family I don t believe times like these are appropriate for politics Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris have not yet publicly responded to Biden s determination Vice President JD Vance has not yet issued a report Others who reached out to the former president include Rep Pat Ryan Rep Shontel Brown Rep August Pfluger Sen James Lankford Rep Chuck Edwards Rep Eric Swalwell Rep Sarah Jacobs Rep Greg Landsman Rep Veronica Escobar Rep Jasmine Crockett Sen Peter Welch Sen Susan Collins and Sen Tim Kaine Source
