Amid renewed scrutiny of his health, President Biden speaks at a memorial for his late son Bo while confirming ongoing cancer treatment.
President
Joe Biden spoke publicly at a Veterans Memorial Park in his home state of Delaware on the tenth anniversary of the death of his son, Beau Biden.
This appearance comes at a time of heightened concerns regarding his mental and physical health, prompted by the release of a new book that raises questions about his capacity to serve as president.
During the event, Biden confirmed that he is undergoing treatment for cancer, stating that he is taking medication as part of his therapy.
He expressed optimism about his prognosis, saying, 'Expectations are that we will be able to beat this,' while emphasizing, 'I feel good.'
In July 2024, Biden reportedly withdrew from seeking a second presidential term following a challenging debate against current President
Donald Trump.
This development has led to discussions within the Democratic Party regarding Biden's viability as a candidate.
Questions have also once again emerged about his declining health and the response from the White House during his administration, especially in light of insights from a book authored by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson that has reignited public discourse on the topic.
When asked about the renewed inquiries into his mental and physical health, Biden engaged with reporters, smiling and asserting, 'You can see that I am mentally capable and can walk and can tackle both.' He addressed questions from other Democrats regarding his decision to run for a second term, stating, 'Why didn’t they go up against me then?
Because I would have beaten them.'
The public interest in Biden's health has been significant, with some critics, including members of Trump's camp, questioning the appropriateness of Biden's candidacy in light of his health challenges.
Additionally, public reaction to these discussions has varied, with some defending Biden while others have expressed skepticism about his fitness for office.