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Former President Joe Biden said he would not have sought reelection in 2024 if he had known he had cancer, according to an interview released Wednesday ahead of his forthcoming White House memoir.
Biden was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer after leaving office in 2025. He said an 80-year-old person with cancer should not run for president, while maintaining that he was capable of carrying out his duties during his presidency.
Biden also said his June 2024 debate with Donald Trump was not particularly consequential, though the performance intensified concerns among Democrats about his age and electability. He withdrew from the race the following month and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, who became the Democratic nominee and lost the general election to Trump.
Hunter Biden said he believed his father’s cancer contributed to the debate performance. The former president said his condition would restrict some appearances promoting his memoir, while adding that he feels well and remains mentally sharp.
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