Last year, the British media spent so much time seething with rage at President Biden. You see, President Biden is Irish-American and he has very little time for British malarkey. He would rather spend time in Ireland than go to King Charles’s coronation. The British media went waaaay overboard last spring and summer, screaming and crying about how Pres. Biden needed to fall to his knees in gratitude over the British-American special relationship. Then Biden finally tacked on a 24-hour whirlwind visit to the UK, and as it turned out, Biden and King Charles get along just fine. The photos of the president and the king’s greeting at Windsor Castle completely changed the narrative written by the British press. Charles and Irish Joe are generational peers and they both went out of their way to be gracious to one another. Well, on Monday, reporters were quick to ask for Biden’s response to King Charles’s cancer diagnosis.
President Joe Biden has said he is concerned about King Charles’s diagnosis and will call him later. Mr Biden told reporters at the Vdara Hotel in Las Vegas: “I’m concerned about him. Just heard about his diagnosis”
He said he hoped to speak soon with the King “god willing”.
In a formal statement, President Biden said: “Navigating a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship takes hope and absolute courage. Jill and I join the people of the United Kingdom in praying that His Majesty experiences a swift and full recovery.”
Donald Trump, the former US President now campaigning for re-election, has also said he is praying for the King’s full recovery. In a post on Truth Social, he wrote: “King Charles has cancer. He is a wonderful man, who I got to know well during my presidency, and we all pray that he has a fast and full recovery!”
President Biden’s son Beau died of cancer, so I believe Biden’s reaction is authentic. I bet calls were made, not just by President Biden but the Secretary of State and probably the First Lady’s office as well. Many British politicians spoke out following the palace’s announcement too, but I thought it was interesting that the White House responded and Pres. Biden responded personally, especially given how poorly the British media has treated Pres. Biden.
President Biden on King Charles’ cancer diagnosis:
“I’m concerned about him. Just heard his diagnosis. But I’ll be talking to him, God willing.” pic.twitter.com/43h1YgcJLn
— The Recount (@therecount) February 5, 2024
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- WINDSOR, ENGLAND – JULY 10: King Charles III and The President of the United States, Joe Biden laughing in the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle on July 10, 2023 in Windsor, England. The President is visiting the UK to further strengthen the close relationship between the two nations and to discuss climate issues with King Charles III.,Image: 788311682, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson / Avalon
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- WINDSOR, ENGLAND – JULY 10: King Charles III and The President of the United States, Joe Biden walk together in the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle on July 10, 2023 in Windsor, England. The President is visiting the UK to further strengthen the close relationship between the two nations and to discuss climate issues with King Charles III.,Image: 788311732, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson / Avalon
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- King Charles III receives US President Joe Biden at Windsor Castle, Windsor, UK, 10 July 2023.,Image: 788312731, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Ian Vogler / Avalon
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- King Charles III receives US President Joe Biden at Windsor Castle, Windsor, UK, 10 July 2023.,Image: 788312740, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Ian Vogler / Avalon
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- WINDSOR, ENGLAND – JULY 10: King Charles III and President of the United States, Joe Biden inspect the Guard of Honour formed of The Prince of Wales’s Company of the Welsh Guards at Windsor Castle on July 10, 2023 in Windsor, England. The President is visiting the UK to further strengthen the close relationship between the two nations and to discuss climate issues with King Charles III.,Image: 788320953, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson / Avalon
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- King Charles III and US President Joe Biden in the Grand Corridor at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, during President Biden’s visit to the UK. Featuring: King Charles III and US President Joe Biden Where: Windsor, United Kingdom When: 10 Jul 2023 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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- King Charles III and US President Joe Biden in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, during President Biden’s visit to the UK. Featuring: King Charles III and US President Joe Biden Where: Windsor, United Kingdom When: 10 Jul 2023 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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- King Charles III and US President Joe Biden in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, during President Biden’s visit to the UK. Featuring: King Charles III and US President Joe Biden Where: Windsor, United Kingdom When: 10 Jul 2023 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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- King Charles III and US President Joe Biden in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, during President Biden’s visit to the UK. Featuring: King Charles III and US President Joe Biden Where: Windsor, United Kingdom When: 10 Jul 2023 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
President Biden is authentic in his concerned prayers. trump is not and bullsh*t on knowing Chuckles well.
Charles was very welcoming to Trump even after he attacked Meghan prior to his 2019 State Visit.
Well, Charles was doing the same thing. Why would that be a deal breaker for him? Trump is just a conman who likes to tell he is BFF with all the important people.
At that time Charles was still pretending that he loved Meghan. I have no doubt that Charles found a kindred sprit in Trump.
The fact that the dog food dish was not present during the photo op says all one needs to know.
Do you know, I also noticed that–at least the dog food bowl has been put away! 😁
I noticed the missing dog bowls back when this photo was taken, but does Charles have any animals at all? Elizabeth’s corgis are at Royal Lodge.
Hmmmm… What does Biden know that we don’t? Nothing like Sunak’s cheerful reassurance….
I have to admit that I LOL’d at Biden’s “God willing.”
A friend texted me immediately to say that Irish Joe couldn’t resist getting a dig in at the English king.
But Biden does take cancer seriously, so maybe he was just being his Catholic self. Either way, it made me laugh.
I noticed that he uses that a lot. Probably, because of his religious side.
I’m Methodist from overseas and we use God Willing a lot….
I just took that to mean he hopes to be in touch when Charles is up for it and not pushing or demanding a call. Joe is known to be supportive of those going through cancer treatment, because he is a kind man and because, of course, he lost Beau to cancer.