Hunter Biden faults cancer for Joe Biden’s disastrous debate
Hunter Biden said in a podcast interview that he believed his father was unknowingly suffering from cancer during the debate that hobbled his 2024 campaign.
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Hunter Biden spoke in a podcast interview. He said he believes his father, Joe Biden, had cancer without knowing it during the 2024 presidential debate. Hunter thinks the illness affected his father's debate performance. The debate was widely seen as a poor showing for Joe Biden's campaign.
Why it matters
The claim ties a personal health issue to a major political event. It may influence how voters view Joe Biden's fitness to serve as president.
- What did Hunter Biden say about his father's health?
- He said he believes Joe Biden was suffering from cancer without knowing it during the debate.
- How did Hunter Biden connect the illness to the debate?
- He thinks the unknown cancer hurt Joe Biden's performance in the debate.
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Hunter Biden faults cancer for Joe Biden’s disastrous debate
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