Trump suggests without evidence that Biden delayed sharing his cancer diagnosis
Briefly

On Monday, President Trump expressed doubts about former President Biden's announcement regarding his prostate cancer diagnosis, suggesting it was deliberately delayed. Trump conflated medical terms, stating he was surprised it took so long for the diagnosis to be public. He incorrectly referred to a ‘Stage 9’ cancer, not recognizing there is no such classification. Furthermore, he criticized the standard of care Biden received, indicating that the decision regarding PSA screening lacks broad recommendations for older men. The article also highlights the confidentiality surrounding presidential health disclosures, noting that presidents are not required to share full medical histories with the public.
Trump’s remarks, made during an unrelated press event, expressed skepticism over Biden's recent prostate cancer diagnosis and suggested a pattern of withholding information from the public.
Conflating cancer stages, Trump wrongfully claimed that it takes a long time to reach Stage 9, despite there being no such stage in cancer.
The article emphasizes that medical disclosures for presidents are limited, as they are not legally required to share their health information.
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