Piers Morgan blasts ‘vile crap’ comments celebrating Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis: 'Show some respect'

LONDON, UK: Piers Morgan called out those who have continued to attack Joe Biden, 82, after his prostate cancer diagnosis was revealed on Sunday, May 18.

The English media personality, who has been a staunch critic of the former president, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his views on the same, the Irish Star reported.

Piers Morgan asks people to show respect to Joe Biden after his cancer diagnosis 

Piers Morgan wrote, "I’m going to block anyone I see - and there’s already a lot of this vile crap flying around - mocking, celebrating, or playing partisan politics with Joe Biden’s health news."

"The man has served his country for 50yrs and is fighting for his life. Show some bloody respect," the journalist added.

Morgan’s statement came after Biden's office shared, as per CNN, “Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms. On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone.”

Joe Biden's family is ‘reviewing treatment options’

The statement further mentioned that “while this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.”

“The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians,” his office added.

Donald Trump wishes Joe Biden ‘fast and successful recovery’ 

Following the announcement, the Democrat’s long-time opponent and current President Donald Trump even issued a supportive statement.

On Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis…We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.” 

Another critic of Biden, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La), said, “This is certainly sad news, and the Johnson family will be joining the countless others who are praying for the former President in the wake of his diagnosis.”

“I’m sorry to see this news. Cancer is truly awful. My Dad passed away in 2021 with cancer. Prays for Joe Biden and his family,” Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga) added.

Kamala Harris calls Joe Biden ‘a fighter’

Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton tweeted, “I’m thinking of the Bidens as they take on cancer, a disease they’ve done so much to try to spare other families from. Wishing you a speedy, full recovery.”

Former vice president Kamala Harris posted on Threads, “Doug and I are saddened to learn of President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis. We are keeping him, Dr Biden, and their entire family in our hearts and prayers during this time.”

She added, “Joe is a fighter — and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership. We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery.”

Internet agrees with Piers Morgan's stance on Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis

Meanwhile, many people on the internet agreed with Piers Morgan's remarks, as an X user wrote, “Yep. I kind of feel that if Trump can be compassionate about it, why can’t everyone? Or at the very least, keep quiet if they have nothing nice to say about it. We don’t have to comment on everything.”

Another shared, “Agreed, although I have given up expecting any kind of decorum on this platform.”

“As a survivor of an aggressive form of cancer myself, I totally agree,” an individual posted.

“Absolutely. I can't stand both Biden and Piers - but it's time to wish Biden strong health,” one comment read.

One individual wrote, “This! When people are ill, we don’t mock them, we wish them well whether we support their ideals/beliefs or not. To celebrate it is vile.”

“Thank you Piers. I disagree with you on many things, but you aren't a complete psychopath like so many MAGATS,” another added.

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