Tributes poured in from each side of the aisle for former President Joe Biden on Sunday after his workplace introduced that he has prostate most cancers.
“Most cancers is absolutely the worst,” stated Meghan McCain, whose father, the late Republican Sen. John McCain, died of mind most cancers. “It’s hell. It’s extremely tough for any household, wherever that has to cope with it. Wishing nothing however therapeutic, prayers, gentle and energy to President Biden and his household. I don’t imagine instances like these are acceptable for politics.”
Democratic California Rep. Ro Khanna stated on X: “Praying for @JoeBiden and his household to defeat the most cancers he’s not too long ago been identified with. He and Jill have all the time been fighters and I’m assured they’ll meet this problem with grit and charm.”
Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stated 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 stated 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 growing urinary signs. On Friday, he was identified with prostate most cancers, characterised by a Gleason rating of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone,” the assertion stated.
“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 along with his physicians.”
Joe Biden acquired tributes from throughout the political spectrum following his most cancers analysis (Getty Photos)
Democratic strategist and political commentator Symone Sanders-Townsend stated, “Joe Biden is a positive man, a devoted public servant, a loving father, husband and grandfather. When you’re a praying individual like I’m, supply 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 really like @JoeBiden and the way a lot he means to me,” he stated. “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 stated she was “saddened to listen to of President Biden’s most cancers analysis and am wishing him and his household properly as he begins therapy.”
North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis stated 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, stated he was “praying for President Biden and his household as they tackle this problem. People will probably be with them each step of the way in which.”
British journalist and broadcaster Piers Morgan took purpose at social media customers showing to have fun the information.
“I’m going to dam anybody I see – and there’s already quite a lot of this vile crap flying round – mocking, celebrating, or taking part in partisan politics with Joe Biden’s well being information,” he stated. “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****** thought who it’s coping with. Betting towards Biden has by no means been and nonetheless stays a foul f****** guess.”
Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom stated, “Our hearts are with President Biden and his whole household proper now. A person of dignity, energy, and compassion like his deserves to stay a protracted and delightful life. Sending energy, therapeutic and prayers his manner.”
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman stated Biden “has been a fighter his complete life. He’ll prevail. Sending Dr. Jill Biden and their household my absolute help.”
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