Hunter Biden told the BBC in an interview that his father Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread into his bones and beyond, causing significant pain and debilitation, while noting his father continues to remain active. Some outlets additionally reported an oncologist's assessment that Joe Biden likely had cancer during his presidency, including at its start in 2021.
LL outlets report the BBC interview straightforwardly, centering on Hunter Biden's emotional description of his father's cancer spreading and pain, with NBC News also including detail on Jill Biden's prior comments and the pardon discussion.
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R outlets report the same core interview but add more skeptical or critical framing context, including Fox News's inclusion of an oncologist suggesting Biden likely had cancer during his presidency, and Daily Wire/Fox's fuller treatment of the pardon as damaging to his legacy and the 2024 debate controversy.