‘I'm mentally incompetent & I can't…’: Biden upbeat after cancer reveal, jokes about mental fitness

Former US President Joe Biden made his first public appearance after revealing his prostate cancer diagnosis. Speaking at a Memorial Day event in Delaware, Biden expressed optimism, saying the cancer hadn’t spread and his prognosis was good. He credited top surgeons for his care and joked about concerns over his mental fitness, saying, “I’m mentally incompetent and I can’t,” with a smile—reassuring supporters he remains strong and focused on recovery.