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Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Health
John Power

Biden’s cancer diagnosis renews transparency outcry; Trump claims cover-up

Former US President Joe Biden speaks from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 30, 2024 [Mark Schiefelbein/AP]

Former United States President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis has rekindled questions about whether he deceived the public about his health while in office, with his successor, Donald Trump, adding his voice to those suggesting a cover-up.

Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, President Trump cast doubt on the timing of Biden’s advanced cancer diagnosis amid renewed scrutiny of the former president’s physical and mental fitness during his tenure.

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