In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump Jr. has come under fire for his comments regarding President Joe Biden’s recent cancer diagnosis.

At first, Trump Jr. seemed to express genuine concern for the President’s health.

A Shift in Tone

The social media atmosphere heated up when Donald Trump Jr., son of former President Donald Trump, responded to the announcement of Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis.

Initially, Trump Jr. conveyed what appeared to be a respectful message, but it swiftly shifted to a more mocking tone, leading to widespread criticism online.

Following the announcement that President Biden, aged 82, is battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer which has metastasized to his bones, Donald Trump Jr.’s first response was to offer a “speedy recovery,” putting politics aside to wish the president well.

However, this concern soon turned into pointed remarks.

Donald Trump Jr. directed comments at Dr. Jill Biden, questioning how she, as an accomplished educator and the First Lady, might have overlooked such a severe health issue, suggesting a potential coverup in a social media post.

“How did Dr. Jill Biden miss stage-five metastatic cancer, or is this yet another coverup???” Trump Jr. questioned in a tweet.

He went even further by supporting a conspiracy theory that Biden might have been aware of his diagnosis while in office, but chose not to share this information publicly.

Donald Trump Jr. then pinned this post to his social media account, clearly indicating his intent to highlight this controversial narrative.

Backlash Ensues

The backlash was swift and severe, with many taking to the internet to convey their disdain for Trump Jr.’s comments about President Biden’s cancer.

Comments poured in condemning his reaction: “You’re a disgrace,” a user commented on his post.

Another user didn’t mince words: “Donald Trump Jr. just ridiculed President Biden’s cancer diagnosis. This reflects poorly on American politics. Trump Jr. is an indecent figure who fails to comprehend common decency. He should be ashamed.”

Others highlighted the insensitivity, “This is in poor taste, even for you,” critiquing Trump Jr.’s timing and the tone of his message.

Yet another response challenged his understanding of cancer, suggesting he consult medical professionals for accurate information instead of fueling misinformation.

Exploring Conspiracy Theories

The contrast between Trump Jr.’s comments and his father’s response about Biden’s health couldn’t be clearer. While Donald Trump Sr. offered wishes for a “fast and successful recovery,” other prominent figures from their political circle, like Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, also extended their sympathy and prayers to President Biden and his family.

“This news saddens me. Cancer is incredibly devastating. My father passed away in 2021 from cancer,” Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, expressed.

However, some members of the MAGA movement were less concerned about Biden’s medical updates and more focused on speculating about the timing and implications of his diagnosis, igniting a series of bold claims.