The news about Joe Biden having prostate cancer came out recently, and since then, people haven’t stopped talking about it. Not just because it’s serious, but because of when and how it was announced.
Some think this is just part of getting older. Others believe there’s more to it… that something was kept quiet. So I looked into it a bit to understand what’s being said.
The diagnosis
On May 17, 2025, Biden’s team confirmed that he had been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer that had already spread to his bones. According to the announcement, it was found after he started experiencing urinary symptoms earlier this year.
They said his last prostate screening test (PSA) was in 2014, which surprised a lot of people, especially considering he was president and likely undergoing regular health checks.
The diagnosis came as a shock mainly because the cancer was described as advanced, and experts say this type of cancer is usually detectable earlier through routine screenings.
Why some people are questioning it
A lot of the skepticism started with the timing. People are wondering how a cancer this advanced could go unnoticed for so long. There’s also a resurfaced video from 2022 where Biden said, “I have cancer” during a speech. It wasn’t treated seriously at the time, but now some are looking back at it differently.
And just after the cancer announcement, a new book called Original Sin was released. It’s by journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson and claims that Biden’s team was aware of his health issues and tried to hide them, not just physical but also cognitive. That’s when the cover-up talk really started gaining traction.
The political side of it
Some politicians are now asking for an investigation. Senator John Cornyn said the Department of Justice should look into whether there was any dishonesty in what the public was told. The Washington Post even suggested that there should be clearer rules about how much a president is required to share about their health.
What Biden’s team says
They’ve said the cancer was only recently diagnosed and that there was no effort to hide anything. They also pointed out that he hadn’t shown any earlier signs and only got tested after symptoms appeared this year.
Final thoughts
Whether it was a late diagnosis or something that was kept private too long, the whole situation has started a bigger conversation about transparency. People want to know that the leaders they vote for are being honest, especially when it comes to health. And whether this was a mistake, bad timing, or something more intentional, it’s clear that trust is a big part of how people are reacting.
Sources
- Al Jazeera – Biden’s cancer diagnosis and reaction
- Al Jazeera – Biden team denies earlier diagnosis
- New York Post – Experts react to diagnosis
- Fox News – Cornyn calls for DOJ investigation
- New York Post – Washington Post editorial reaction
- Wikipedia – Original Sin book overview