A Stark Health Update

Hunter Biden provided a somber update on his father, President Joe Biden's, health, revealing that the former president's cancer has spread significantly. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Hunter described the situation as "really, really hard" and "very painful," noting that the cancer has metastasized into his bones and beyond.

"I wish he would complain more, because it's not good," Hunter Biden stated, emphasizing the debilitating nature of the illness while acknowledging his father's continued dedication. "It's very debilitating in many respects, but he's still out there. He's still doing his thing... he so believes in this country."

Background on the Diagnosis

President Joe Biden was initially diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May 2025. Following the diagnosis, he underwent hormone treatment and a course of radiation therapy.

Gratitude for Pardon

During the same BBC interview, Hunter Biden also expressed profound gratitude for his father's decision to pardon him in the closing weeks of his presidency. He described himself as "the most privileged person" in that regard and conveyed his "eternal gratitude" for the action.

In December 2024, Joe Biden issued a broad pardon to his son, covering federal gun and tax charges. This move reversed previous commitments the president had made about not using his executive authority to interfere in Hunter Biden's legal matters.