Former President Joe Biden attended his grandson Robert Hunter Biden II’s high school graduation at Salisbury School in Connecticut, marking his first public appearance since announcing his prostate cancer diagnosis. His family, including former First Lady Jill Biden and daughter Ashley Biden, shared celebratory photos on social media, with Jill expressing pride in a post: “Proud Nana and Pop! Congratulations Hunter — we are so proud of you.”
Biden revealed his cancer diagnosis last Sunday after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms, which led to the discovery of a prostate nodule and subsequent testing that confirmed a Gleason score of 9, indicating aggressive cancer that has metastasized to the bone. Following this, his office stated he hadn’t been tested for prostate cancer in over a decade. The diagnosis has reignited discussions among Democrats regarding Biden’s age and health, especially as a new book by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson questions his cognitive abilities amidst the upcoming 2024 presidential campaign.
Biden’s family has defended him against these allegations. His granddaughter, Naomi Biden, criticized the book as full of “uninspired lies” penned by self-serving journalists. She emphasized that the reporters rely on anonymous sources to shape a narrative they deem misleading, arguing that the truth about Biden’s character and integrity will ultimately prevail. This family support highlights their commitment to countering any claims concerning Biden’s fitness for office, asserting that he remains a “good and honest” man, deserving a fair depiction in historical accounts.
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