Trump reacts to Biden’s prostate cancer news, questions timing and calls for investigation into medical disclosure.

Medical Expert Says Biden Had Cancer During Presidency

President Donald Trump has responded to news of Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis, expressing concern over the timing of the announcement and calling for further scrutiny into the former president’s medical disclosures. Trump’s remarks came after Biden’s team released a statement confirming an aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis with metastasis to the bone, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5).

Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, an oncologist and former COVID advisor to Biden, said Monday that based on the advanced stage of the cancer, Biden most likely had the disease for “more than several years.” Speaking on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Emanuel stated, “He did not develop it in the last 100-200 days. He had it while he was president. He probably had it at the start of his presidency in 2021.”

Emanuel raised concerns about medical transparency, questioning why Biden’s condition was not diagnosed or publicly reported earlier. He noted that past presidents, including Obama and Bush, underwent prostate screenings and emphasized the importance of openness regarding a sitting president’s health.

“If [the test] was taken and wasn’t reported, and it was elevated, that’s another case of doctors not being straightforward with us,” Emanuel said. “And if that is true, that would be very troubling.”

Trump Expresses Sympathy, Urges Accountability

Speaking to reporters Monday afternoon, Trump called Biden’s diagnosis “very sad, actually” but also questioned why the public had not been informed earlier. “To get to stage nine [sic], that’s a long time,” Trump said. “I just had my physical... including cognitive tests. Anybody running for president should take a cognitive test.”

While Biden’s team clarified that the cancer was hormone-sensitive and treatable, Trump focused on the broader issue of transparency and called for a potential investigation into how the diagnosis was handled. “I think somebody is going to have to speak to his doctor,” Trump said. “Why wasn’t the cognitive ability discussed?”

Trump further questioned whether Biden’s medical team, possibly based at Walter Reed, failed to properly disclose the seriousness of the condition. “Somebody is not telling the facts,” he added. “It’s a big problem.”

The Biden team said the diagnosis was prompted by recent symptoms and that the family is currently reviewing treatment options with doctors. Biden, 82, thanked supporters on Monday via social media, stating, “Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places.”

The diagnosis and its possible implications for public trust have quickly become a flashpoint in the political discourse. While messages of bipartisan sympathy poured in, calls for accountability and transparency—especially regarding the timing of the diagnosis—are gaining traction. The matter is expected to remain a point of scrutiny in the coming weeks as Biden’s team provides updates on his treatment.