The news about the diagnosis of prostate cancer of former US President Joe Biden has made large waves in the US. Especially striking: Donald Trump, the long -standing political rival of Biden, the sharpest critic, responded surprisingly reserved and compassionate – but his son does not agree with the more moderate words.
Trump explained in a statement that is spread over his truth and the White House: “Melania and I are sad about the latest medical diagnosis by Joe Biden. We wish Jill and the family the very best and Joe a quick and successful recovery.”
The statement was cited by various large American media, such as CNN, Fox News and the New York Times. Observers consider Trump’s tone as remarkable – especially against the background of his often sharp attacks on the health of prayer during the election campaign and then.
Rare moment of restraint
In contrast to earlier statements in which he had repeatedly questioned Trump’s reconciling words. In the 2024 election campaign, Trump also regularly sitting at the time because of his age and supposed weaknesses. In the summer, after a weak TV duel, Trump had publicly asked to withdraw.
All the more remarkable is the respectful response given the news that the 82-year-old Democrat has an advanced but treatable form of prostate cancer. According to Media reports, the tumor has already spread to the bones, but it is sensitive to hormone – which improves treatment options.
Calculated signal by Trump Jr.?
While Trump expressed senior unusually diplomatically, he criticized his eldest son Donald Trump Jr. He Jill Biden and he asked provocatively how she could not notice the cancer as “Dr. Jill Biden” – a statement that is objectively unfounded because Jill Biden is not a doctor, but a doctorate.
Trump’s reaction Jr. caused violent discussions online – but his father deliberately stopped. Observers can see a calculated signal or just a rare gesture of humanity in a otherwise heavily polarized political climate.
Oil in the fire in the debate about Bidens Retreat
In addition to Trump, many political companions also spoke. Vice President Kamala Harris called him “a hunter”, the governor of California Gavin Newsom praised his “strength and dignity”. Support was also expressed internationally – for example by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Biden himself had withdrawn from the presidential election campaign a few months ago – not officially for health reasons, but to prevent the Democrats from splitting. In retrospect, the diagnosis will probably be the debate about his state of feeding.
Source: Krone
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