A number of high profile figures have sent their well wishes to Joe Biden and his family, including Donald Trump. But some online trolls have been less kind with their words and Piers Morgan has called them out
Piers Morgan has urged people to “show some respect” following the news that former US president Joe Biden was diagnosed with an ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer.
The shock diagnosis comes after the 82-year-old was admitted to hospital last week for the investigation of a “prostate nodule”, news which, at the time, raised few eyebrows as doctors planned to conduct “further evaluation”. Officials confirmed yesterday that the anomaly was grade 5 prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9 that had metastasised to the ex Commander-in-Chief’s bones.
Despite the seriousness of the diagnosis, Biden’s medical team has noted that the cancer is hormone-sensitive, which could open up effective treatment options. Hormone therapy, often combined with other treatments like radiation or surgery, can be successful in managing such cases.
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A number of high profile figures have sent their well wishes to Mr Biden and his family, including Donald Trump. Writing on Truth Social, Trump said: “Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.”
Trump’s fellow Republicans also commented on the news of Biden’s diagnosis. Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins said she was “saddened to hear of President Biden’s cancer diagnosis and am wishing him and his family well as he begins treatment.” North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis said he was “praying for his full recovery.”
But, sadly it seems a number of online trolls have been “mocking and celebrating” Mr Biden’s health news. Taking to X, formerly known as Twittrer, Piers Morgan urged people to “show some respect”.
The Journalist and media personality wrote on X: “I’m going to block anyone I see – and there’s already a lot of this vile crap flying around – mocking, celebrating, or playing partisan politics with Joe Biden’s health news. The man has served his country for 50yrs and is fighting for his life. Show some bloody respect.”
Some of his 8.8million followers replied agreeing with Piers with one commenting: “I agree Piers, it’s sickening that people want to tear someone down when they are sick. I don’t agree with most of Biden’s decisions but he is human. Where is our humanity? That is what makes us different, hatred only creates more hatred.”
Biden and his family are currently consulting with his healthcare team to determine the best course of action. This latest diagnosis follows an earlier health update in 2023, when a cancerous skin lesion was successfully removed without requiring further treatment
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