Following a major health announcement from a former U.S. president, political figures across the spectrum have begun reacting — including his most well-known rival.

The news, which came over the weekend, triggered a wave of public responses from both allies and opponents, many of whom appeared visibly moved.

Among those speaking out was a political heavyweight long known for his sharp criticism — a man who once faced off against the former leader in one of the most contentious elections in modern history.

But in a surprising turn, Donald Trump released a sincere and emotional message in response to Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis. Sharing his thoughts on Truth Social, he wrote: “We wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.” He added that both he and Melania were saddened to hear the news.

This unexpected show of empathy came just one week after Biden’s office revealed a small nodule had been found on his prostate, leading to further evaluation and ultimately a grave diagnosis.

Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., also expressed support — posting the news to his Instagram story and briefly setting aside political differences.