Sympathy poured in for Joe Biden after his cancer diagnosis—but Donald Trump Jr. took a different approach.
On May 19, 2025, Trump Jr. shared a post questioning the legitimacy of Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis, suggesting it was either mishandled or concealed. His added remark—“How did Dr. Jill Biden miss stage five metastatic cancer?”—drew swift condemnation, given that Jill Biden is an educator, not a physician.
Critics slammed the comment as cruel and politically motivated. Author Don Winslow called it “disgusting,” while others accused Trump Jr. of exploiting a serious health issue for partisan gain.
Notably, Trump Jr. had initially responded with a more respectful message wishing Biden well. But his later conspiracy-tinged remarks erased any goodwill.
In contrast, former President Donald Trump expressed genuine concern, writing, “Melania and I send our warmest wishes for a full recovery.”
Biden’s diagnosis, revealed on May 18, involves an aggressive, metastatic prostate cancer. While the prognosis is serious, doctors emphasized that treatment options are available.
As Biden focuses on his health, the backlash against Trump Jr. serves as a reminder that some lines shouldn’t be crossed—even in politics.
