Tributes poured in from both sides of the aisle for former President Joe Biden on Sunday after his workplace introduced that he has prostate cancer.
“Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s latest medical analysis. We prolong our warmest and finest needs to Jill and the household, and we want Joe a quick and profitable restoration,” mentioned President Donald Trump on Truth Social.
Biden’s former Vice President Kamala Harris took to X to praise her former boss.
“Doug and I are saddened to study of President Biden’s prostate most cancers analysis. We’re maintaining him, Dr. Biden, and their whole household in our hearts and prayers throughout this time,” she mentioned. “Joe is a fighter — and I do know he’ll face this problem with the identical power, resilience, and optimism which have at all times outlined his life and management. We’re eager for a full and speedy restoration.”
The previous Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, added: “Sending love and power to my pal @JoeBiden.”
“Cancer is the absolute worst,” said Meghan McCain, whose father, the late Republican Sen. John McCain, died of brain cancer. “It’s hell. It’s extremely tough for any household, anyplace that has to take care of it. Wishing nothing however therapeutic, prayers, mild and power to President Biden and his household. I don’t consider instances like these are applicable for politics.”
Democratic California Rep. Ro Khanna said on X: “Praying for @JoeBiden and his household to defeat the most cancers he’s lately been recognized with. He and Jill have at all times been fighters and I’m assured they may meet this problem with grit and beauty.”
Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she was “sorry to see this information. Most cancers is really terrible. My Dad handed away in 2021 with most cancers. Prays for Joe Biden and his household.”
A spokesperson for the ex-commander-in-chief mentioned on Sunday that the analysis was made on Friday after docs discovered a small nodule on Biden’s prostate, which wanted additional analysis.
“Final week, President Joe Biden was seen for a brand new discovering of a prostate nodule after experiencing rising urinary signs. On Friday, he was recognized with prostate most cancers, characterised by a Gleason rating of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone,” the assertion mentioned.
“Whereas this represents a extra aggressive type of the illness, the most cancers seems to be hormone-sensitive which permits for efficient administration,” the spokesperson added. “The president and his household are reviewing therapy choices together with his physicians.”
Democratic strategist and political commentator Symone Sanders-Townsend said, “Joe Biden is a high-quality man, a devoted public servant, a loving father, husband and grandfather. For those who’re a praying individual like I’m, provide one up.”
Gun management advocate Fred Guttenberg additionally took to X to reward the previous president.
“In case you have adopted my story, you know the way a lot I like @JoeBiden and the way a lot he means to me,” he mentioned. “He’s a testomony to decency and civility and all that’s good about America. Sending President Biden and his household a lot love as they now pursue medical choices.”
Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins said she was “saddened to listen to of President Biden’s most cancers analysis and am wishing him and his household nicely as he begins therapy.”
North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis said he was “praying for his full restoration.”
Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee lamented the “unhappy information.”
Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, the 2016 vice presidential nominee, said he was “praying for President Biden and his household as they tackle this problem. People will likely be with them each step of the best way.”
British journalist and broadcaster Piers Morgan took aim at social media customers showing to rejoice the information.
“I’m going to dam anybody I see – and there’s already plenty of this vile crap flying round – mocking, celebrating, or enjoying partisan politics with Joe Biden’s well being information,” he mentioned. “The person has served his nation for 50yrs and is combating for his life. Present some bloody respect.”
Former Biden spokesperson TJ Ducklo wrote on the social media platform that “Nobody in America is stronger than Joe Biden. Mine metastasized to the bones too. Most cancers has no f****** concept who it’s coping with. Betting in opposition to Biden has by no means been and nonetheless stays a foul f****** wager.”
Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom said, “Our hearts are with President Biden and his whole household proper now. A person of dignity, power, and compassion like his deserves to stay a protracted and delightful life. Sending power, therapeutic and prayers his means.”
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman said Biden “has been a fighter his entire life. He’ll prevail. Sending Dr. Jill Biden and their household my absolute help.”
Democratic Maryland Governor Wes Moore, seen by some observers as a doable 2028 presidential contender, said, “Daybreak and I carry @JoeBiden and his household in our hearts at the moment. He stood with me throughout a few of the hardest instances in our state, and we stand with him at the moment. We pray for his power and a swift restoration.”
The chairman of the Democratic Nationwide Committee, Ken Martin, mentioned, “Like so many people, Joe Biden is a person of religion. In instances like these, our religion carries us by means of hardship and powers us to persevere. Jen and I are maintaining the President and his household in our prayers.”
Illinois Democratic Governor JB Pritzker joined in with the tributes, saying, “President Biden is aware of that whenever you get knocked down, you get again up and struggle. I be part of the nation in sending power to President Biden and his household and hope for a full restoration. We’re with you on this struggle, Joe.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, “Jeanette and I are united in prayer for the Biden Household throughout this tough time.”
