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Biden's Health in Spotlight Amid Wheelchair Claims

5/14/2025

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Former President Joe Biden's health has come under scrutiny again after a small prostate nodule was found during a routine check-up. This revelation coincides with claims from a new book suggesting aides considered the need for a wheelchair due to his declining health. Biden and his wife firmly reject these assertions, emphasizing his continued effectiveness.

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Former President Joe Biden's health has come under scrutiny again after a small prostate nodule was found during a routine check-up. This revelation coincides with claims from a new book suggesting aides considered the need for a wheelchair due to his declining health. Biden and his wife firmly reject these assertions, emphasizing his continued effectiveness.