Latest News on Joe Biden’s Health

Man, have you heard the latest about Joe Biden? Yeah, the former president, who’s 82 now, just got diagnosed with this really aggressive type of prostate cancer that’s spread to his bones. They say it's not the kind that goes away, but with some high-tech treatments, they can keep it under wraps for a few years.

Understanding His Diagnosis

So, he only found out last week, right? The docs gave him a Gleason score of 9, which pretty much means the tumors are super aggressive and like to wander. Raises the question, though: how long was this brewing before they said anything?

The Political Reactions

Then, you’ve got the political circus. Hakeem Jeffries, the House Minority Leader, was cornered by reporters asking why the Dems are hush about Biden’s age come the 2024 elections. He throws out his ‘thoughts and prayers’ and then slams the Republicans for spinning conspiracy theories, saying Dems are all about looking forward. But really, when else have politicians not wanted to sweep stuff under the rug?

Biden's Long Political Career

Thing is, Biden's been in government for more than half a century. You’d think with annual health checks and top-notch care on the taxpayer’s dime, someone would’ve spotted something sooner, right? Prostate cancer isn’t usually a speedy surprise; it likes to take its sweet time.

Expert Opinions

And then there’s Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, who was on MSNBC saying Biden probably had the cancer since at least the start of his presidency back in 2021. No secret there, seems like. Over at Yale, Dr. Howard Forman was scratching his head too, wondering how a Gleason grade 9 just pops up out of nowhere.

Media Speculations

To top it off, while Biden's health was quietly deteriorating, everyone was busy not really whispering about his mental slip-ups during his presidency. Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson from CNN and Axios are dropping a bomb in their new book, talking about how bad it got—that they even considered putting him in a wheelchair!

Concerns from Medical Staff

Apparently, Biden’s doc was borderline pleading with the staff to let the man rest because any more stumbles might leave him wheelchair-bound. They kept this under wraps until after election day, of course.

Political Strategies at Play

And why? Well, no shocker here, with Trump gunning for a comeback with authoritarian vibes, the Dems were playing defense to keep their top guy in, despite the odds. The whole plan seemed to be to drag Biden across the finish line of the elections, pave the way for Kamala Harris, and keep their game going against whatever Trump was throwing.

Secrecy in Politics

But all these secrets? They're just part of the bigger picture where everyone 'in the know,' from party insiders to the media, were playing their part to keep the lid on. And it wasn’t just the Dems—this is how the game's played, folks. Giants of both parties, playing keep-away with the truth while they sort out their strategies on the world stage.

The Bigger Picture

Seriously, with all the real talk about defending democracy, it’s these backstage moves that make you wonder who’s really pulling the strings and who’s show they’re running. It’s all a game of shadows, and at the end of the day, it’s about whose narrative gets to stand in the spotlight. Not to mention, folks like Bernie Sanders and AOC hanging in there till the last minute, trying to keep the house from falling apart.

A Reminder About Politics

It’s all just a reminder that no matter the puff pieces and victory laps, the heavy-weight politics is something else entirely.