US EditionJD Vance Criticized for Comments on Biden's Cancer Remarks
- JD Vance, the Vice President, publicly commented on former President Joe Biden's aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis in May 2025, following a Sunday press release about the condition.
- Vance’s remarks came after a reporter asked for his reaction, leading him to question whether Biden was in good enough health to perform presidential duties, suggesting potential cover-ups by staff and doctors.
- While Vance wished Biden the best recovery, his statements sparked widespread criticism for perceived lack of compassion and using the diagnosis to score political points amid bipartisan outrage online.
- Vance stated that it is important to openly assess if the former president was physically and mentally fit to fulfill his duties, while critics condemned him as a “graceless, soulless ghoul” for politicizing Biden’s health diagnosis.
- The episode highlighted Vance’s historically low approval ratings as vice president and raised questions about decorum when discussing the health of a recently diagnosed former president.
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There’s no God between the hashes
Out of the cast of characters that have made appearances in President Donald Trump’s second administration, none make me angrier than Vice President J.D. Vance. While it can be easily argued that he holds truly terrible political views, this column isn’t about those views or even my personal distaste for Vance. This column is about America’s most beautifully grotesque game: college football. As a native Michigander, third-generation University …
JD Vance struggles to show shred of decency as he reacts to Biden cancer news
JD Vance struggled to show much compassion as he reacted to the news that Joe Biden had been diagnosed with an “aggressive” cancer. Asked by a reporter for a comment on Biden’s diagnosis, the US vice-president initially “wished the best” for the Democrat’s health. However, he quickly launched into a tone-deaf rant it which he suggested Biden’s health had impeded him during his presidency. Vance said “we need to be honest about whether the former…
‘Such a graceless, soulless ghoul’: JD Vance slammed by former GOP rep over insensitive Joe Biden cancer comments
Regardless of political opinions most people have shown decency in their responses to the recent news of Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis. Being the current VP you’d expect JD Vance to have a respectful reaction to the news like everyone else, but it seems the man just can’t help kicking the former president while he’s down. Vance’s comments have earned him outrage from both sides of the political sphere. Former GOP rep. And attorney Barbara Comstoc…
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