00:00In a statement released on May 19th, former U.S. President Joe Biden's office revealed that the 82-year-old has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
00:10The disease it was disclosed has metastasized to the bone.
00:14Taking to truth social, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed sadness over Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis and said,
00:22Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden's recent medical diagnosis.
00:25We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.
00:33The diagnosis came after Biden, who served as president from 2021 to 2025, began experiencing urinary symptoms.
00:44He and his family are now carefully reviewing potential treatment options with his doctors.
00:49Despite the aggressive nature of the cancer, the statement reassures the public that it appears to be hormone sensitive, which allows for more effective management of the condition.
01:04Biden's health has been a topic of considerable public interest over the years, especially as he became the oldest person in U.S. history to be elected president.
01:12His physical and mental acuity were scrutinized in the media, particularly during the presidential debates.
01:23Last July, Biden made the unexpected decision to end his bid for re-election.
01:28This came shortly after a much-discussed debate performance against his Republican challenger, Donald Trump, which raised concerns among some of his fellow Democrats.
01:39In the aftermath, Vice President Kamala Harris stepped in as the Democratic nominee, but ultimately lost to Trump in November.
01:58Biden's health has been a topic of considerable public interest over the years, especially as he became the oldest person in U.S. history to be elected president.
02:19His physical and mental acuity were scrutinized in the media, particularly during the presidential debates.
02:25Last July, Biden made the unexpected decision to end his bid for re-election.
02:34This came shortly after a much-discussed debate performance against his Republican challenger, Donald Trump, which raised concerns among some of his fellow Democrats.
02:43In the aftermath, Vice President Kamala Harris stepped in as the Democratic nominee, but ultimately lost to Trump in November.
02:55Red
03:02I said he's going to have a smooth transition for the next election.
03:09I'm looking forward to having a, like they said, a smooth transition.
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