Biden's adviser called his illness before withdrawing from the election a "slap in the face of God"

The infection of former US President Joe Biden with coronavirus (COVID-19) in the midst of the election campaign was a "slap in the face of God" for him. This was stated by an adviser to the politician, quoted by journalist Jonathan Karl in his book "Retribution: Donald Trump and the campaign that Changed America."

In July 2024, the current American leader Biden announced his withdrawal from the election, where his main competitor was Trump. The decision to refuse to participate in the elections was made after Biden had cognitive impairments, followed by infection with COVID-19. According to the adviser, these events have become significant in the decision-making process to withdraw from the election race.

"God was giving us some kind of signals. And then he slapped him in the face, infecting [Biden] with covid," said an unnamed Biden adviser, quoted by TASS.

As noted in the book, Biden was also unable to deliver a televised address to the nation due to his poor health. His associates published a written statement, and the appeal to US citizens was postponed for several days.

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The Washington Post reported on May 30 that Biden was undergoing cancer treatment. It was clarified that the disease did not affect the organs of the ex-president other than the prostate. Later, on October 18, The New York Post published footage of Biden's first public appearance after starting therapy.

On October 20, CBS announced that Biden had completed a course of chemotherapy. As the Biden representative noted, the former president rang a special bell at the end of the treatment, marking the end of therapy. His daughter Ashley also posted footage of the event on social media.

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