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Kamala Harris and Joe Biden; Donald Trump
Joe Biden has received messages from his running mate, Kamala Harris, and his political opponent, Donald Trump.
Joe Biden and his team announced this Sunday, May 18 that the former President of the United States has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. On social media, Biden's running mate and Vice President pick Kamala Harris shared an emotional post about this health update. Biden's main political opponent, Donald Trump, has also chimed in.
After discovering a "small nodule" on his prostate — but not disclosing too much information at first — Biden has now shared with the public that he's been diagnosed with an "aggressive form of" prostate cancer. As expected, many public figures are now sharing their reactions to the news.
Harris wrote in an Instagram post:
"Doug 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."
Another high-profile reaction to Biden's diagnosis came from his biggest political opponent in the 2020 and 2024 presidential campaigns: Donald Trump.
The current president wrote on Truth Social:
"Melania 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."
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Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out. He's also a staff contributor to The Advocate, PRIDE, and other equalpride publications. Born in Brazil, he currently lives in South Florida.
You can follow Bernardo Sim on Instagram. Otherwise, you can find him on Bluesky, Threads, X/Twitter, and TikTok.
Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out. He's also a staff contributor to The Advocate, PRIDE, and other equalpride publications. Born in Brazil, he currently lives in South Florida.
You can follow Bernardo Sim on Instagram. Otherwise, you can find him on Bluesky, Threads, X/Twitter, and TikTok.
