Politics
Trump DOJ Official Suggests ‘Criminal Charges’ Against Jill Biden
By Jake Beardslee · May 20, 2025
Partisan Tensions Rise After Biden Cancer Disclosure
Following the disclosure that former President Joe Biden has stage four prostate cancer, political commentary has intensified across the partisan spectrum, with some right-leaning figures raising questions about the former first lady's role in his reelection campaign. Josh Morgan / USA TODAY NETWORK
Leo Terrell Amplifies Social Media Criticism of Jill Biden Over President’s Health
Leo Terrell, an appointee to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division under President Donald Trump, reposted a message on social media originally shared by conservative commentator Ian Jaeger. Jaeger had posted a photo of Dr. Jill Biden, describing her as “evil” for “knowing” about her husband’s medical condition while still encouraging him to run for office. United States Department of Justice / Wikimedia
Terrell’s Claims Noted by Former DOJ Official
In his repost, Terrell asked whether Jill Biden’s actions could constitute “elder abuse” and suggested that “criminal charges” might be worth considering. The post was noted by former DOJ official Eric Columbus on the social platform Bluesky. Cheriss May / Wikimedia
Timing of Biden’s Diagnosis Raises Campaign Questions
NBC News reported that the Biden family learned of Joe Biden’s diagnosis on a Friday, though it remains unclear when campaign-related decisions were made in relation to his medical condition. Josh Morgan / USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Past Clashes Resurface Between Trump and Biden Camps
The exchange comes amid ongoing political friction between the Trump and Biden camps. After Biden took office in 2021, he revoked Trump’s access to intelligence briefings—access that, while not formally granted like a security clearance, is traditionally offered to former presidents. NPR reported at the time that the decision reflected concerns about Trump’s handling of sensitive information. The White House / Wikimedia