Latest news on Joe Biden including policy statements, public appearances, political commentary, and analysis of the former president's ongoing influence.
Dr. Jill Biden disclosed that president Joe Biden has stage 4 prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, requiring lifelong treatment. Biden underwent five weeks of radiation therapy and maintains a busy schedule despite slowing down due to the cancer and his age.
This commentary argues that Hunter Biden's return to public life has been surprisingly successful and charming, while Jill Biden's memoir tour has backfired, making her appear defensive. The author contends that Joe Biden's post-presidential speeches are largely ignored due to his declining relevance and visible aging.
The commentary argues that Hunter Biden's candid social-media presence is more effective than Jill Biden's defensive memoir in reconciling with recent history. It contends that Jill's handling of Joe Biden's aging has damaged her reputation, while Hunter's approach has made him oddly charming.
In her memoir, Jill Biden wrote that she wanted to keep a 7.5-carat synthetic diamond gifted by Indian PM Modi but returned it after it was appraised at $20,000, which she could not afford. She wore the diamond in a ring setting at official functions before returning it to government storage after leaving the White House.
The commentary argues that Jill Biden's memoir avoids accountability for the 2024 election loss, echoing broader Democratic self-delusion. It contends that while Hunter Biden rightly criticizes Trump family scandals, his family should not be immune from scrutiny, and notes omissions in the DNC autopsy report regarding Biden's age and Gaza.