Biden says he wouldn't have run for a second term in 2024 if he knew he had cancer
Joe Biden says he did not know he had cancer while he was president and would not have sought a second term if he already had been diagnosed.
Former President Joe Biden disclosed in an interview with People magazine that he had no knowledge of his cancer diagnosis while he was in office. He would not have pursued a second term if he had been aware of his health condition. Turning 84 on November 20, Biden stated he would not have continued his 2024 reelection bid after suffering a poor performance in the debates against Republican Donald Trump.
The diagnosis came months after his presidency ended in 2025. In the interview, Biden expressed his belief that an 80-year-old man with cancer should not seek the presidency. Despite the concerns about his age and health during the June 2024 debates, Biden maintained that the event did not have a significant impact on his decision to withdraw from the race and endorse his vice president, Kamala Harris.
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