In an odd and defiant twist, former President Joe Biden joked about "beating the hell out of" authors who questioned his cognitive abilities. At 82, while addressing his Stage 4 prostate cancer battle, Biden shrugged off criticisms with sarcasm. Referring to journalists @jaketapper and @alexthomp, he jested about mental incompetence and physical frailty amidst ongoing concerns over his health and reasons for stepping back from presidential re-election.
Facing subsequent scrutiny, Biden emphasized optimism about his treatment, highlighting his cancer's treatability and his ongoing resilience.