Hunter Biden Reveals Joe Biden's Prostate Cancer Has Spread
Hunter Biden said the December 2024 presidential pardon he received from his father was 'not good' for the American people, the Constitution, or Joe Biden's legacy. He made the remarks in a BBC Newsnight interview broadcast Friday.
- December 2024: Joe Biden issued a full, unconditional pardon covering federal gun and tax charges.
- The pardon covered any federal offenses committed between 2014 and 2024.
- 83-year-old Joe Biden's cancer has spread to his bones and is 'very debilitating,' Hunter said.
- Hunter Biden said he and his father never discussed the pardon before it was granted.
Why it matters: Hunter Biden's acknowledgment that the pardon was unjustified on public-interest grounds is notable because Joe Biden had repeatedly pledged not to use presidential powers to intervene in his son's legal cases.
- Hunter Biden said his father acted to prevent him from becoming a target of the incoming Trump administration.
- Jill Biden previously said Joe Biden will live with cancer for the rest of his life and must be monitored every three months.
How 39 sources split on this story
Where they split: Coverage agrees on the core facts but divides on which element leads: left-leaning outlets emphasize Joe Biden's cancer battle, while center outlets give equal weight to the pardon admission.
Center coverage, 12 sources: The center treats both the pardon admission and the cancer update as equally newsworthy, presenting the interview as a wide-ranging personal reckoning.
BBC News1dHunter Biden says pardon was 'not good' for America or his father's legacyYNYahoo News9hEx-President Joe Biden's cancer has spread, is very painful, son says
Reuters8hUSA Le cancer de l'ancien président Joe Biden s'est propagé et il est très douloureux, dit son fils.
The Hill12hHunter Biden says Joe Biden’s cancer is spreading: ‘It’s very debilitating’
Associated Press15hHunter Biden says his father's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out
CNBC11hHunter Biden says Joe Biden’s cancer has spread further and is ‘very painful’CNCTV News11hHunter Biden says his father's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out
Newsweek17hHunter Biden gives heartbreaking update on Joe Biden’s cancer battleSNScripps News15hHunter Biden says Joe Biden’s cancer has spread, causing severe painTNDThe National Desk8h'Sad to watch': Joe Biden's prostate cancer spreads, causing serious pain, son says
TMZ8hJoe Biden's Cancer Has Spread Further and Is 'Very Painful,' Son Hunter Says
USA Today8hHunter Biden says Joe Biden's cancer has spread more and is 'very painful'Left coverage, 12 sources: The left foregrounds Joe Biden's cancer struggle and Hunter's emotional tribute to his father, treating the pardon admission as secondary.
The Independent8hJoe Biden’s cancer is spreading to other parts of his body, Hunter saysTBGThe Boston Globe15hHunter Biden says his father’s cancer has spread and is ‘very debilitating’
Mediaite11hJoe Biden in ‘Debilitating’ Pain as Hunter Biden Says His Dad’s Prostate Cancer Has Spread
Al Jazeera9h‘Debilitating’: Hunter Biden speaks out about father Joe Biden’s cancer
CBS News3hHunter Biden says his father's cancer has spread: "It's very painful and it's very debilitating"
CNN11hJoe Biden’s prostate cancer getting worse, Hunter Biden says
MSNBC10h‘Very debilitating’: Hunter Biden says father’s cancer has spread
NBC News10hHunter Biden says former President Joe Biden’s cancer has spread
Political Wire1dHunter Biden Gives Update On Father’s Cancer Battle
The Guardian13hHunter Biden talks about how his father’s cancer has spread and is causing him pain
The New York Times6hHunter Biden Says His Father’s Cancer Is Worsening
Time14m‘Very Debilitating’: Hunter Biden Says His Father’s Cancer Has Spread FurtherRight coverage, 15 sources: The right leads with Joe Biden's worsening cancer as a 'heartbreaking' human story while also noting Hunter's acknowledgment that the pardon lacked public justification.
Daily Mail3hFrail Joe Biden is seen for the first time since son Hunter revealed his 'painful and debilitating' cancer has spread 'into his bones'
Fox News6hBiden's battle with advancing cancer renews focus on prostate disease
Newsmax11hHunter Biden: Father's Cancer Has Metastasized, Causing Him Pain
The Epoch Times1dFormer President Biden’s Cancer Has Spread and Is ‘Very Painful,’ Son Hunter Says
Citizen Free Press8h‘Joe Biden’s cancer is spreading.’
Just the News10hJoe Biden’s cancer is spreading, son Hunter says
New York Post12hJoe Biden's prostate cancer has spread and is 'very debilitating,' son Hunter reveals
NTD2hFormer President Biden's Cancer Has Spread and Is 'Very Painful,' Son Hunter Says
RedState17hHunter Biden Says Joe Biden's Cancer Has Spread, Admits Pardon Was Wrong
The Daily Wire1d‘Very Painful’: Hunter Biden Says Father’s Cancer Has Spread Beyond His Bones
The Gateway Pundit4hHunter Biden Delivers an Unfortunate Update Regarding His Dad’s Ongoing Battle with Prostate Cancer (VIDEO) * The Gateway Pundit * by Cullen Linebarger
The Post Millennial8hHunter Biden says dad’s prostate cancer has spread, become ‘very debilitating’What’s next: Joe Biden will release a memoir, 'Promise Me, America,' after the midterm elections.
- Hunter Biden ruled out running for elected office in the interview.
- Did Joe Biden's health problems predate his May 2025 diagnosis, and when did symptoms first appear?
- What, if any, political or legal consequences follow from Hunter Biden's pardon acknowledgment?