Matthew Continetti

2 weeks ago | aei.org | Matthew Continetti

When word came Sunday that Joe Biden has aggressive prostate cancer, politics was set aside. Kamala Harris, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump sent messages of support to the 82-year-old former president. Democratic strategist David Axelrod even suggested that the ongoing debate over Biden’s age-related conditions be postponed while the former president receives treatment. That side step won’t happen—and shouldn’t.

2 weeks ago | thefp.com | Matthew Continetti

Why Joe Biden’s Cancer News Has Prompted So Many QuestionsThe former president’s cancer diagnosis has been met with sadness—and understandable skepticism. When word came Sunday that Joe Biden has aggressive prostate cancer, politics was set aside. Kamala Harris, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump sent messages of support to the 82-year-old former president.

3 weeks ago | aei.org | Matthew Continetti

Another day, another Joe Biden sighting. While most former presidents wait a decent interval—say, longer than three months—before plunging back into politics, Biden has wasted no time attempting to salvage his reputation and attack his successor (and predecessor) Donald Trump. He should stay home. Biden’s public appearances are cringeworthy reminders of why he withdrew from the 2024 Democratic ticket—and why the Democrats won’t be able to crawl out from under his shadow anytime soon.

3 weeks ago | aei.org | Matthew Continetti |Chris Stirewalt |Marc Thiessen |John Yoo

Op-Ed Biden’s Ghost Op-Ed Voters Fear Competence More Than Bungling from Trump Press Discussing Biden’s mental acuity: Thiessen on Fox Business’ ‘Varney and Co’ Op-Ed Sorry, Biden’s Pardons Are Much Worse Than Trump’s Op-Ed Will Trump Invest His Political Capital or Spend It? Press Discussing the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and Trump’s foreign policy strategy: Thiessen on Fox News’ ‘Fox and Friends’ Op-Ed Trump Redux Begins Op-Ed Keystone Kops Konstitutionalism Multimedia The Three Whisky Happy...

3 weeks ago | commentary.org | Matthew Continetti

Another day, another Joe Biden sighting. While most former presidents wait a decent interval-say, longer than three months-before plunging back into politics, Biden has wasted no time attempting to salvage his reputation and attack his successor (and predecessor) Donald Trump. He should stay home. Biden's public appearances are cringeworthy reminders of why he withdrew from the 2024 Democratic ticket-and why the Democrats won't be able to crawl out from under his shadow anytime soon.