Joe Biden on Fighting Stage 4 Cancer, Whether He Should Have Run Again & Life After the White House

Former President Joe and Dr. Jill Biden open up about his fight with stage 4 prostate cancer, her experience as a caregiver and their life after the White House. Joe discusses when he learned about his cancer and addresses speculation that he knew about his diagnosis while in office, saying, “We let the public know when I found out.” Jill reflects on the “emotionally, physically hard” realities of caregiving and how their daily lives have changed since the diagnosis: “We’re on a new journey.” Joe also looks back on his decision to run for reelection, his 2024 debate performance and whether he would have done anything differently. Together, they share a glimpse into life at home — from time with their grandchildren to Jill’s work teaching English literature in a women’s prison — as they approach their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple also reacts to the 2026 midterms and discuss Joe’s new memoir, ‘Promise Me, America,’ and the legacy of his presidency. “I hope that history tells the true story,” Jill says, as they reflect on decades of public service and the family at the center of their lives.