DOJ Official Leo Terrell Sparks Outrage, Calls for Criminal Charges Against Jill Biden Over ‘Elder Abuse’ Allegations
Leo Terrell — a former civil rights attorney turned Fox News commentator — who was appointed by Donald Trump to a senior role at the Justice Department, is now igniting a political firestorm with a bold and controversial claim: Jill Biden should be charged with elder abuse.
This week, the political world exploded after Terrell publicly accused the former First Lady of endangering President Joe Biden by allegedly hiding his serious health issues — specifically, his recent cancer diagnosis.
Terrell, 70, currently serving as senior counselor to the assistant attorney general for civil rights, made the explosive statement just days after reports revealed Biden’s advanced prostate cancer. On the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), he responded to claims that Jill Biden “knew about President Biden’s health problems” but still pushed for his presidential run. His response? A blunt call for criminal charges.
“Elder abuse! Criminal charges??” Terrell wrote, instantly stirring a storm of backlash and debate.
He didn’t stop there. Terrell shared a series of posts amplifying the accusation, including one describing elder abuse as a form of domestic violence and asserting that Dr. Biden must explain her role in “defrauding the American people and taxpayers.” Another post criticized the family for allegedly ignoring the President’s health for years, even suggesting that medical treatments like radiation or chemotherapy should never be performed, calling those responsible “guilty of elder abuse.”
The Backlash Grows
The controversy escalated amid shocking revelations from medical experts and political insiders suggesting Biden’s cancer could have been undetected — or deliberately unreported — for years. Some found these claims hard to accept.
Donald Trump Jr. joined the fray, questioning how Jill Biden could have “missed stage five metastatic cancer,” despite her doctorate being in education, not medicine. Former President Trump himself fanned the flames, asserting, “Somebody is not telling the facts.”
But many pushed back hard against these accusations, emphasizing Jill Biden’s credentials and the absurdity of blaming her for medical oversights:
- “Jill Biden has a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) — she’s never claimed to be a medical doctor,” one user pointed out.
- Another argued, “Why would someone with a doctorate in education be expected to know about prostate cancer before doctors?”
- A third bluntly dismissed the accusations: “She’s an Ed.D., not an MD, you imbecile!”
Voices Against the Vitriol
Following Terrell’s explosive claims, a wave of criticism poured in — condemning the attacks as cruel, hateful, and politically motivated.
One commenter summed up the sentiment:
“How cruel and hateful some Trumper Republicans are showing themselves to be. No shame. Despicable.”
The debate around Jill Biden’s role in President Biden’s health saga continues to polarize, reflecting the broader divisions in American political discourse. But one thing’s clear: Leo Terrell’s incendiary claims have ignited fierce reactions across the spectrum — from fervent support to sharp condemnation.
“This is absolutely awful what the GOP is doing,” one user wrote. “What does cancer have to do with President Biden’s ability to run the country? He isn’t a threat to them. Just leave the family alone — these baseless accusations are nothing but pointless noise.”
Meanwhile, questions have arisen over President Biden’s medical transparency. His annual physicals from 2021 to 2025 made no mention of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screenings — the standard and crucial test recommended by the American Cancer Society for early detection of prostate cancer in men over 50.
In response to the swirling controversy, President Biden took to X with a heartfelt message, sharing a photo of himself and Jill Biden alongside their cat, Willow:
“Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support.”