Trump government members and US politicians announced support messages after the former president’s office Joe Biden reveal, on Sunday night (18), that he was diagnosed with a “aggressive” form of cancer prostate.
The president Donald Trump wished Biden “a rapid and successful recovery” In a message on social networks, extending his thoughts to the former president and the first lady.
Check out other statements from Washington and other places:
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, wrote in X that he and his wife “are united in prayer for the Biden family.”
Kamala Harris former vice-president and supported by Biden to the presidency in 2024 after he gave up the election race, he referred to him as an “fighter” in an X post, adding that he is confident that he will face it with “the same strength, resilience and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership.”
Doug and I Are Saddened to Learn of President Biden’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis. We are Keeping Him, Dr. Biden, and Their Entire Family in Our Hearts and Prayers During this Time. Joe is a fighter – and i know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and…… pic.twitter.com/gg5nb0gmpp
– Kamala Harris (@kamalaharris) May 18, 2025
Mike Johnson, Mayor said his family will be “joining countless other people who are praying for the former president in the face of this diagnosis.”
Hillary Clinton, Former secretary of state and candidate Democrat in the presidency in 2016, he said he was thinking of Biden as they face “a disease they have worked so hard to save other families.”
Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota and Democratic candidate for the vice presidency in 2024, he said he and his family are praying for Biden, calling him “a truly decent man and a friend.”
Gavin Newsom, Governor of California and considered one of the main names for the Democratic nomination in 2028, described Biden as “a man of dignity, strength and compassion” in an X post, adding that he is “sending strength, healing and prayers to him.”
Our Hearts Are with President Biden and His Entire Family Right Now.
A Man of Dignity, Strength, and Compassion Like His Deserves to Live A Long and Beautiful Life.
Sending Strength, Healing and Prayers His Way.
– Gavin Newsom (@gavinNewsom) May 18, 2025
Pete Buttigieg, Former transport secretary and also a possible candidate in 2028, he said he and her husband are including Biden and his family in his prayers “by force and healing.”
This content was originally published in US authorities react to Biden’s health status on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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