In a moment that surprised many given their political history, former President Donald Trump and his family put rivalry aside to extend well wishes to Joe Biden following his serious cancer diagnosis.
On Sunday, Trump took to Truth Social to share a short but sincere message.
“We wish Joe a fast and successful recovery,” he wrote, adding that he and former First Lady Melania Trump were saddened by the news.
Trump Jr. Breaks the Ice with a Gesture of Grace
Even before Trump’s post, his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., acknowledged Biden’s condition on Instagram.
Sharing a story about the diagnosis, he wrote, “Politics aside, we wish him a speedy recovery.”
It was a rare show of unity and compassion from a family known for sharp political attacks against the former president.
The Diagnosis: What We Know
Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, according to a statement released by his office.
Doctors discovered a “small nodule” during a recent physical, prompting further tests.
Those tests revealed that the cancer had not only developed but spread to his bones.
The diagnosis comes with a Gleason score of 9 — the highest grade on the scale used to measure prostate cancer severity.
Despite the serious nature of the disease, the statement added that the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, meaning it could be manageable with the right treatments.
Political Tension Paused for Humanity
Although the Trump and Biden camps have long traded personal jabs — with Trump frequently mocking Biden’s age, memory, and work schedule — this news seemed to bring a rare pause to the hostilities.
Trump, who is 78 and gearing up for another possible presidential run, often criticized Biden as “Sleepy Joe” and accused him of not being in control of his administration.
But even he seemed to draw a line when it came to Biden’s health, offering public sympathy instead of a jab.
Looking Ahead
As Biden’s medical team works to determine the best course of treatment, public figures from both sides of the aisle continue to send their support.
Though the rivalry between Trump and Biden is far from over, moments like this serve as reminders that even in the rough world of politics, human decency still shows up — sometimes in the most unexpected ways.