Who said Joe Biden might have had cancer?

Hunter Biden said his father might have had cancer.

Where did Hunter Biden make this comment?

He said it in a podcast interview.

Why does this matter for the 2024 campaign?

It suggests health concerns could have hurt Joe Biden's debate performance and campaign.

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Hunter Biden Blames Cancer for Joe Biden’s Disastrous Debate

First publishedJul 31, 21:14 UTC

Last updatedAug 1, 02:17 UTC · 5m ago

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Former President Joseph R. at an event in Washington last year.

Reported by 2 outlets — NYT US, Seattle Times. See all sources ↓

Hunter Biden said his father, Joe Biden, might have had cancer during a recent debate. He made this comment in a podcast interview. Hunter believes the illness affected Joe Biden's debate performance.

Why it matters

It shows how personal health rumors can shape public views of a political leader and influence his campaign.

In brief

Who said Joe Biden might have had cancer?: Hunter Biden said his father might have had cancer.
Where did Hunter Biden make this comment?: He said it in a podcast interview.
Why does this matter for the 2024 campaign?: It suggests health concerns could have hurt Joe Biden's debate performance and campaign.

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Both outlets agree that Hunter blamed cancer for the debate; the Seattle Times adds that he said it in a podcast and linked it to his father's 2024 campaign struggles, while the NYT focuses mainly on the accusation.

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Hunter Biden said the claim in a podcast interview and linked it to his father's 2024 campaign struggles.
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