Overview

• Biden confirmed an aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis that has spread to his bones and said he is taking one daily pill under the care of a leading cancer surgeon.
• In his first public address since the diagnosis, he honored fallen service members and commemorated Beau Biden’s 10th death anniversary in New Castle, Delaware.
• He called on citizens to “stay true to what America stands for” and to “protect our nation” by defending democracy at a decisive inflection point.
• Speaking with vigor and optimism, he declared no regrets over his presidency, expressed pride in his record and predicted he will beat the disease.
• He did not reference the sitting president’s recent Memorial Day address or power-expansion efforts, choosing instead to emphasize unity and civic duty.