Joe Biden’s post-presidency has become increasingly private as the 83-year-old former president undergoes treatment for metastatic prostate cancer. According to people close to him, the treatment is showing positive results, but it has left him visibly frail and focused mainly on his health, family, and preserving his legacy.
Biden is expected to return to the public eye this November with the release of his memoir, a move that has sparked concern among some Democrats who fear it could revive debates about his age and health ahead of the midterm elections. Republicans, led by President Donald Trump, continue to criticize Biden’s fitness for office, while his family has condemned attacks targeting his cancer diagnosis.
Despite making only a handful of public appearances since leaving office, Biden says his treatment is going well. However, fundraising for his presidential library has lagged behind that of recent former presidents, reflecting his more limited post-White House role.