Biden’s Prostate Cancer and the Tyranny of the Experts

The article examines a seeming contradiction in Ezekiel Emanuel's support for President Biden, despite Emanuel's well-known skepticism about the value of extending human lifespan. It questions how someone who has publicly argued against prolonging life—especially in the context of aging leaders—could endorse an older president like Biden, who has also faced health scrutiny (including a past prostate cancer diagnosis). The piece likely probes tensions between expert opinions, political loyalty, and broader debates about aging in leadership.