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Whoopi Goldberg surprised by Republicans' 'outpouring of support' for Biden after his cancer diagnosis

By Conrad Dias
Updated On : 05:51 PST, May 20, 2025

Whoopi Goldberg said she was surprised to see many Republicans sending their well-wishes to Joe Biden after his prostate cancer diagnosis (Screengrab/The View YouTube and Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: 'The View' host Whoopi Goldberg expressed her surprise at several Republicans sending former president Joe Biden well-wishes following his prostate cancer diagnosis.

During the Monday, May 19, episode of the talk show, Goldberg took a moment to discuss Biden's "aggressive" prostate cancer diagnosis, which was revealed on Sunday, May 18.

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JOE BIDEN DIAGNOSED WITH AGGRESSIVE CANCER: 'The View' co-hosts react to the former president's diagnosis that has led to an outpouring of bipartisan support and concerns over his condition. pic.twitter.com/IQd9RmIk8a
— The View (@TheView) May 19, 2025

Whoopi Goldberg surprised to see Republicans wishing Joe Biden speedy recovery

During the episode, 'The View' hosts noted that they are thinking of the former president and his family following his cancer diagnosis.

Whoopi Goldberg attends the AMI - Alexandre Mattiussi Menswear Fall-Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 22, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images) — Whoopi Goldberg attends the Paris Fashion Week on January 22, 2025, in Paris, France (Francois Durand/Getty Images)

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Goldberg said, "This diagnosis has been met with an outpouring of support on both sides of the aisle. It was surprising to see some of the people who wished them well, and it made me feel better."

She added, "It made me feel better about it."

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U.S. President Joe Biden walks out of the Oval Office to speak about the results of the 2024 election in the Rose Garden on November 07, 2024 in Washington, DC. Former President Donald Trump defeated Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden pledged to work with the Trump team to ensure a smooth transition and invited the former President for an Oval Office meeting. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) — Joe Biden walks out of the Oval Office to speak about the results of the 2024 election in the Rose Garden on November 7, 2024, in Washington, DC (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Moreover, the talk show host also shamed anyone who accused Biden of concealing his diagnosis until after the 2024 election concluded, according to OK! Magazine.

"Had this been the case while he was president, there's no way you wouldn't have known. Because he would have had to have these treatments," she continued.

"This is not something that he was carrying around or hiding," Goldberg added.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Joe Biden arrives for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. (Photo by Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images) — Joe Biden arrives for the inauguration of President Donald Trump in the Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC (Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images)

Goldberg further said, "Again, I want to commend the people who cut their tongues off and said get well soon. It did something for me."

Meanwhile, her co-host Ana Navarro added, "And the people who didn't cut their tongues off: I have a place where they can put 'em!"

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 06: Ana Navarro attends Luis Miranda & Family in conversation with Ana Navarro at 92NY on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Manny Carabel/Getty Images) — Ana Navarro attends Luis Miranda & Family in conversation with Ana Navarro at 92NY on May 6, 2024, in New York City (Manny Carabel/Getty Images)

To which, Goldberg replied, "Well, I'm not giving them any sun at all. That's why I'm not even mentioning it."

Donald Trump wishes Biden a fast recovery after prostate cancer diagnosis

President Donald Trump offered his sympathy to his predecessor Joe Biden after the former president was diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer.

Trump took to Truth Social on Sunday and 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."

Notably, Biden’s cancer diagnosis was made public a week after reports emerged that a "small nodule" was found in his prostate that needed "further evaluation," as per People.

A statement from Biden's office read, "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."

FLAG : President @JoeBiden has prostate cancer, his office announces. He is reviewing treatment options. pic.twitter.com/pUwkMwX8CZ
— Ed O'Keefe (@edokeefe) May 18, 2025

"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," it added.

Apart from Trump, his son Donald Trump Jr also wished a speedy recovery to Biden. He wrote, "Breaking: Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Politics aside, we wish him a speedy recovery. Agreed 100%."

Agreed 100% pic.twitter.com/ry4aifQtVx
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) May 18, 2025

Georgia Republican Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene also said she was "sorry to see this news. Cancer is truly awful. My Dad passed away in 2021 with cancer. Prays for Joe Biden and his family."

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. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/IS38b2mpmL
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) May 18, 2025

"Cancer is the absolute worst. It is hell. It is incredibly difficult for any family, anywhere that has to deal with it. Wishing nothing but healing, prayers, light, and strength to President Biden and his family. I don't believe times like these are appropriate for politics," Meghan McCain, daughter of the late senator John McCain, wrote on X.

Cancer is the absolute worst. It is hell.

It is incredibly difficult for any family, anywhere that has to deal with it.

Wishing nothing but healing, prayers, light and strength to President Biden and his family.

I don’t believe times like these are appropriate for politics.
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) May 18, 2025

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