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In a surprising announcement, former President Joe Biden revealed on Sunday that he has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer. This disclosure has intensified debates about his health during the final months of his presidency and has become a hot topic of political speculation among prominent members of the MAGA movement.

Donald Trump Jr. quickly took to social media platform X to mock both Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden. Trump Jr., known for ridiculing Jill Biden’s use of her doctoral title despite it being in education, questioned how she could have missed such an advanced stage of cancer. His remarks sparked a flurry of responses clarifying that Jill Biden is not a medical doctor. In defense, Trump Jr. claimed his initial comments were sarcastic, reiterating his long-standing disdain for the former first lady’s use of “doctor.”

MAGA YouTuber Benny Johnson went further, branding the diagnosis as “the Most Dangerous Cover-up in the History of the Presidency.” Without medical credentials, Johnson speculated inaccurately about the progression of prostate cancer and accused Biden’s team of hiding the diagnosis for political gain.

Adding to the noise, Matt Walsh from The Daily Wire called for a congressional investigation, questioning the transparency of Biden’s health disclosures and expressing skepticism about who was actually governing during Biden’s tenure. He insisted that every relevant individual, including Jill Biden and Biden’s doctors, should be questioned under oath.

Another prominent MAGA account, End Wokeness, echoed Trump Jr.’s ridiculing tone, drawing a parallel between the cancer diagnosis and Biden’s well-known stutter.

Politicians also chimed in, with Rep. Warren Davidson expressing doubts on Fox Business about the timing of Biden’s diagnosis and suggesting a possible cover-up. Similarly, Ed Martin, recently appointed by Trump as the Justice Department's new pardon attorney, questioned the integrity of Biden’s pardons in light of his health announcement.

Vice President J.D. Vance, after wishing Biden well, raised concerns about Biden’s capacity to perform presidential duties, suggesting a need for a deeper examination into the matter.

Despite the uproar, some voices attempted to manage the misconceptions. Fox News contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier explained that sudden detection of late-stage cancers is not unusual, even with regular screenings. On the other hand, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, an oncologist and member of Biden’s COVID-19 advisory board, expressed surprise at the late diagnosis, noting the absence of prostate-specific antigen tests in Biden’s publicly released medical records.

While speculation and political maneuvering continue, former President Donald Trump offered a more measured response, extending his best wishes to Biden and his family for a swift recovery. This development has clearly exacerbated existing political tensions, with numerous figures leveraging the diagnosis to fuel broader narratives about transparency and governance.