Political Leaders Respond to Joe Biden's Cancer Diagnosis
Former President Joe Biden is battling prostate cancer and has received an outpouring of support from friends and peers. Even his longtime rival Donald Trump wrote a supportive note for the Pennsylvania native.
Biden shared an Instagram selfie with his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, alongside the caption, "Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support."
Politicians from both sides of the aisle have expressed their well wishes to Biden and his family. Below, read the reactions and messages from politicians regarding Biden's cancer battle.
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
Despite past verbal and social media attacks against Biden, Trump took to Truth Social to extend his condolences to Biden about his diagnosis.
"Melania [Trump] and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden's recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery."
Kamala Harris
Michelle and I are thinking of the entire Biden family. Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace. We pray for a fast and full recovery.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 18, 2025
Former Vice President Kamala Harris wrote an Instagram post with a photo of her and Biden in the Oval Office. She captioned it, "Doug [Emhoff] and I are saddened to learn of President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis. We are keeping him, Dr. Biden, and their entire family in our hearts and prayers during this time. Joe is a fighter — and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership. We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery."
Bill Clinton
Hillary Clinton
My friend Joe Biden’s always been a fighter. Hillary and I are rooting for him and are keeping him, Jill, and the entire family in our thoughts.
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) May 19, 2025