Biden says he wouldn't have run in 2024 if he knew about his cancer
The former president also called his debate performance “not very consequential” in an interview with People magazine.
Former President Joe Biden revealed he would not have run for reelection in 2024 if he had known about his cancer, according to an interview with People magazine. Biden said if he had been aware he was feeling unwell due to cancer, he would not have continued his campaign, stating an 80-year-old man with cancer should not be running.
Biden announced his Stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis in May 2025, just four months after leaving the White House. The cancer's delayed detection raised questions about medical professionals' failure, and it may have contributed to Biden's declining health towards the end of his term. Biden downplayed his poor performance in the June 2024 debate against Trump, saying it was not consequential.
His son, Hunter, suggested the cancer was responsible for his poor performance. The cancer diagnosis means Biden will not be able to attend as many book signings, though he still feels sharp and has all his faculties.
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