Trump suggests Biden’s cancer diagnosis may have been withheld from public

President Donald Trump on Monday questioned the timing of Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis, suggesting it may have been known earlier and intentionally withheld from the public, AFP reported.

“I’m surprised the public wasn’t notified a long time ago,” Trump told reporters, noting that prostate cancer typically takes time to develop into the aggressive stage described by Biden’s office.

The statement comes two days after Biden, 82, was diagnosed with prostate cancer following urinary symptoms and the detection of a nodule, according to a statement released Friday. 

The former president, whose son Beau Biden died of brain cancer in 2015, is reportedly undergoing treatment.

While Trump said he was “saddened” by the news, he has frequently questioned Biden’s cognitive health and physical fitness, both during and after the 2020 campaign. 

Throughout his presidency, Biden faced scrutiny over his age and ability to perform the duties of the office, concerns echoed even within his party.

Biden left office in January as the oldest-serving US president in history, a milestone that has continued to spark debate over age and leadership in American politics.