Although numerous individuals voiced their backing for Biden, certain political adversaries, such as Donald Trump and his son Donald Trump Jr., cast doubt on the timing of the announcement. Trump Jr. went so far as to imply that Dr. Jill Biden, a well-regarded educator, may have neglected to acknowledge such a grave diagnosis, insinuating a possible cover-up. Trump aligned himself with the detractors, expressing astonishment that the public was not informed about the cancer diagnosis earlier, and he questioned the credibility of Biden’s medical team, especially the physician who had previously asserted that Biden was cognitively sound.
While Trump described Biden’s diagnosis as “very sad,” he also seized the chance to emphasize his own health condition, proudly stating that he had successfully completed a recent thorough physical examination, which included cognitive evaluations. He noted that had he not performed well on any of the tests, the media would have criticized him. Trump additionally proposed that presidential candidates ought to be mandated to undergo cognitive evaluations, a statement directed at the current debates surrounding age and suitability for office in the lead-up to the 2024 election.
