“Joe Biden dedicated much of his career to expanding access to health care and advancing cancer research. This is another reminder of the importance of being able to see a doctor, getting regular checkups, and access to lifesaving screenings for people from all walks of life," Reed said.

Democratic strategist Paul Begala said it was a “tragedy” that Biden ran for re-election and there had to be “accountability” for the party’s decisions ahead of the vote. But he did not think the debate around the former president’s health would be a factor in the 2026 midterm elections or the 2028 presidential race.

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with "aggressive" prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said today.