Hunter Biden says father’s cancer is causing pain
Apnews · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Hunter Biden said former U.S. President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread beyond the prostate and is causing serious pain. In a BBC interview broadcast late Friday, he said the disease had metastasized to Joe Biden’s bones and further, calling it painful and debilitating in many respects. Hunter Biden also said the diagnosis has been difficult for the family, while stressing that his father continues to speak publicly on issues he believes in.
Key Points
- In the BBC interview broadcast late Friday, Hunter Biden said Joe Biden’s cancer had spread to his bones and beyond, causing severe pain and debilitation.
- Hunter Biden became emotional while discussing his father’s condition, saying it was very sad to watch and that he wished his father would complain more.
- Joe Biden, now 83, was the oldest person to serve as U.S. president, and concerns about his age persisted through much of his four-year term.
- Biden and his White House advisers have faced criticism over allegations they concealed the extent of his problems, especially after his disastrous debate with Donald Trump.
- Joe Biden disclosed his cancer diagnosis in May last year, less than four months after leaving the White House, and plans to publish “Promise Me, America” after the midterm elections.
Why It Matters
Joe Biden remains a prominent international political figure, so updates on his health are likely to be closely followed in Hong Kong as part of wider U.S. political developments. His condition also feeds into continuing scrutiny of age, fitness for office and political transparency in Washington.