Vice President JD Vance is raising serious questions about former President Joe Biden’s health and the lack of transparency surrounding it, following the revelation that Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive, metastatic prostate cancer.
While extending well wishes for Biden’s recovery, Vance made it clear that the implications of the diagnosis go far beyond personal health. “This is not child’s play,” Vance said. “We’re talking about the former president of the United States—someone who had command of the nuclear arsenal, influence over foreign policy, and responsibility for national security.”
Biden, 82, was recently diagnosed with a high-grade form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones—a condition that medical experts say does not develop overnight. That has led to growing concerns about how such a serious illness went undetected, or potentially unreported, during his time in the Oval Office.
Vance didn’t mince words about the timeline. “Why didn’t the American people have a better sense of his health picture?” he asked. “Why didn’t they have more accurate information about what he was actually dealing with while holding the most powerful position in the world?”
JD Vance takes shots at Biden and the “people around him.”
“This is not child’s play. We can pray for good health, but also recognize that if you’re not in good enough health to do the job, you shouldn’t be doing the job.” pic.twitter.com/QW1Jsui9iq
— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) May 19, 2025
The diagnosis has triggered a wave of criticism from across the political spectrum regarding the Biden administration’s handling of his medical disclosures. Questions are being raised about whether the public was deliberately kept in the dark as Biden showed increasing signs of physical and cognitive decline.
As Vice President, Vance underscored the critical importance of health transparency—especially when it involves someone entrusted with leading the nation. “This isn’t just about optics. It’s about accountability, readiness, and trust,” he said.
The controversy comes amid renewed scrutiny of presidential health protocols and the responsibilities of a commander-in-chief. Many are calling for more stringent standards when it comes to disclosure of serious medical conditions, arguing that the public has a right to know the true health status of those seeking or holding high office.
As Biden begins treatment, the questions from Vance—and others—are unlikely to go away. For many Americans, the situation has become a reminder that health secrecy at the top levels of government isn’t just irresponsible—it can be dangerous.