The nation’s politicians put political differences aside on Sunday to wish former President Joe Biden well after the news of his prostate cancer diagnosis.
Former Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris expressed her sympathies with a social media post on X to wish her former boss well.
“Doug and I are saddened to learn of President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis,” Harris said. “We are keeping him, Dr. Biden, and their entire family in our hearts and prayers during this time. Joe is a fighter — and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership. We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery.”
Pete Buttigieg, a former member of Biden’s Cabinet, also wished him well and said that his family was keeping the former president in his prayers.
“President Biden is a man of deep faith and extraordinary resilience,” the former transportation secretary said on his X account. “Chasten and I are keeping him, and the entire Biden family, in our prayers for strength and healing.”
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) also said she was praying for the former president’s recovery.
“This is very sad news,” Luna said in a post on X. We are praying for his recovery.”
Former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz also expressed his support, saying he was “rooting” for the former president.
“We are rooting for President Biden in this fight!” Gaetz posted on his X account.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene also expressed her sympathies for her former political foe. She mentioned how Biden’s cancer diagnosis hit close to home for her.
“I’m sorry to see this news,” Greene posted on X. “Cancer is truly awful. My Dad passed away in 2021 with cancer. Prays for Joe Biden and his family.”
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) echoed similar sentiments.
“Horrible news,” Burchett posted on X. “Everyone please say a prayer for President Biden and his family.”
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise also expressed his sympathies and wished the former president well.
“Praying for former President Joe Biden as he battles prostate cancer,” Scalise posted.
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President Donald Trump also wished Biden well earlier in the day with a post on his Truth Social account.
“Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis,” Trump said. “We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.”