A former Fox News contributor and current senior counselor to the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, Leo Terrell, recently stirred controversy by suggesting former First Lady Jill Biden could face criminal charges. His remarks followed a public announcement from Joe Biden’s office revealing the former president has been diagnosed with an aggressive, late-stage prostate cancer. Terrell reposted a tweet from a conservative influencer, writing, “Elder Abuse! Criminal Charges??” — implying Jill Biden may have knowingly concealed her husband’s deteriorating health. While no formal charges or investigations have been initiated, the comment has fueled political speculation.

The announcement of Biden’s diagnosis noted that he had been experiencing urinary symptoms and was found to have a Gleason score of 9 prostate cancer, which had already metastasized to his bones. Medical experts, including physicians Dr. Steven Quay and Dr. Howie Forman, expressed surprise at how advanced the cancer had become, considering its typical ease of early detection. Critics, including Donald Trump and his son Donald Trump Jr., questioned whether Biden’s condition was hidden from the public. NBC’s Dr. Vin Gupta and Fox News’ Dr. Marc Siegel both raised concerns about the absence of documented prostate exams in Biden’s medical history, which are standard for men over 50. While Jill Biden has not responded, Terrell’s comments reflect a growing narrative among some conservatives that questions the transparency of Biden’s health disclosures — and now, whether any family members could be held accountable.