Biden says he wouldn’t have run for second term if he’d known he had cancer

Former President Joe Biden revealed in an interview with People magazine that he was unaware of his cancer diagnosis while serving as president. If he had known the cause of his declining health, he would not have run for re-election in 2024, according to Biden. The interview came before the release of his memoir. The 81-year-old Democratic president had undergone surgery to remove his prostate cancer months after leaving office.

Biden stated that he did not believe an 80-year-old man with cancer should be running for president. Despite his health concerns, Biden maintained that he performed his duties effectively and emphasized his experience and connections with world leaders. His son, Hunter Biden, who has been more vocal since the president's departure, disclosed that the cancer had spread and caused his father pain.

Hunter Biden has faced criticism from Republicans over his international business dealings and his pardon following his 2024 felony conviction for gun charges. Joe Biden defended his decision to pardon his son, citing Donald Trump's tendency to seek retribution against perceived enemies.