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Biden Critiques Trump on Cancer Research Amid Personal Battle

11/8/2025

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U.S. President Joe Biden addressed Nebraska Democrats on November 7, 2025, criticizing President Donald Trump for budget cuts he says harm cancer research and increase hunger.
He is battling stage four prostate cancer and invoked his late son Beau to stress the need for government funding for health care.
He denounced the government shutdown and its impact on SNAP.
His remarks showed emotion and a new bandage on his head.

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U.S. President Joe Biden addressed Nebraska Democrats on November 7, 2025, criticizing President Donald Trump for budget cuts he says harm cancer research and increase hunger.
He is battling stage four prostate cancer and invoked his late son Beau to stress the need for government funding for health care.
He denounced the government shutdown and its impact on SNAP.
His remarks showed emotion and a new bandage on his head.