Trump Jr. asks: How did Dr. Jill Biden, who is not a medical doctor, miss cancer diagnosis?
Biden was diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bone on May 16, a spokesperson announced on May 18.
"Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places," Biden posted on social media May 19.
President Donald Trump said he was "saddened" to hear the news and offered warm wishes from himself and Melania Trump.
But Donald Trump Jr. said the former first lady should have known about the cancer and asked if there was a cover-up regarding Biden's health when he was in office. Meanwhile, the White House has assured its confidence in the presidential medical team.
Here is what Donald Trump Jr. had to say:
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The advanced stage of Joe Biden's cancer has raised questions about why the disease was not detected sooner. The diagnosis indicates he has one of the worst forms of the disease, and the Bidens are in the process of reviewing treatment options.
Donald Trump Jr., son of Donald Trump and the late Ivana Trump, reposted a graphic wishing Joe Biden a speedy recovery, saying "Agreed 100%," in a post on X and Instagram.
But a few hours later, he shared another post on X and Instagram saying, "What I want to know is how did Dr. Jill Biden miss stage five metastatic cancer or is this yet another coverup???"
Though Donald Trump Jr. mentioned stage five metastatic cancer, there are only four stages of prostate cancer.
No.
Former first lady Jill Biden is not a medical doctor, but she has a doctorate in education.
In the meantime, the White House has stated its confidence in the presidential doctors. Biden's last physical while serving as president occurred in February 2024, when the doctor's report found he was 'a healthy, active, robust 81-year-old male.'
Donald Trump Jr., 47, is the president's eldest child from his first marriage. Donald Trump Jr. was formerly married to Vanessa Trump, formerly engaged to the nominated ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, and now dating model and socialite Bettina Anderson of Palm Beach, Florida.
Donald Trump Jr. is a staunch supporter of his father, and he hosts a right-wing political podcast, "Triggered." He is also a businessman and reportedly played a heavy hand in helping select this administration's Cabinet picks, according to Reuters. CBS News reported on May 16 that Donald Trump Jr. is becoming more influential among the president's circle.
"We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery," Trump said in a statement on behalf of himself and first lady Melania Trump.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also addressed the news on May 19 at a briefing, saying that the president is confident in the White House doctors.
"He trusts his physicians," Leavitt said. "The team of physicians that take care of the president, particularly at Walter Reed Medical Center, are great."
Vice President JD Vance also questioned Biden's capability to be in office following the news, also saying more people should have known about the cancer.
Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential election after a disastrous debate against Donald Trump, raising insurmountable questions about his mental acuity. Multiple accounts have detailed White House efforts to conceal Biden's aging decline since he left office. Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, has said the House Oversight and Accountability Committee would take up an inquiry into allegations of a coverup.
Contributing: Michael Collins, Zac Anderson, Joey Garrison, Susan Page, USA TODAY
Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at kcrowley@gannett.com. Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @kinseycrowley.bsky.social.
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