Overview

• Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, a condition doctors believe he may have had for years.
• The announcement came shortly before the release of 'Original Sin,' a book alleging Biden’s aides hid signs of cognitive decline during his presidency.
• Medical experts, including Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, have expressed surprise that such an advanced cancer was not detected earlier despite Biden’s routine physicals while in office.
• Democrats and Republicans are divided on whether to pause health-related discussions out of compassion or demand greater transparency about Biden’s medical history.
• Biden has denied claims of mental decline and a cover-up, calling the allegations unfounded, while some critics question the timing of the cancer disclosure.