"Internet Dad" And MAGA Influencer Suffers Same Fate As Joe Biden
Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert comic strip and a prominent internet commentator, has long been a polarizing figure whose insights into human psychology helped shape the early psychological profile of the MAGA movement. Through his daily livestream, Real Coffee with Scott Adams, he gained a significant online following by blending sharp wit, persuasion techniques, and political commentary that resonated with many disillusioned Americans. Adams framed the MAGA movement as a response to institutional distrust, media manipulation, and cultural shifts, emphasizing its appeal to those who felt alienated by elite narratives. His ability to articulate these sentiments, often through a lens of behavioral psychology, made him a key voice in rallying support for Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and beyond, positioning him as a cultural influencer in conservative digital spaces.
In a striking development, Adams announced on May 19, 2025, during a Rumble livestream, that he has been diagnosed with the same aggressive form of prostate cancer as former President Joe Biden, with a Gleason score of 9 and metastasis to the bones. This diagnosis, which he revealed has left him in constant pain and reliant on a walker, carries a grim prognosis, with Adams estimating he may not survive past the summer. The timing of his announcement, shortly after Biden’s diagnosis, prompted Adams to reflect on the cruelty of public reactions to such news, even as he expressed sympathy for Biden despite their political differences. His decision to go public was partly strategic, hoping Biden’s high-profile case would deflect some attention from his own, illustrating his knack for navigating public perception even in personal tragedy.
The irony, or perhaps lack thereof, lies in the fact that both Adams and Biden received the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, a point Adams addressed directly to preempt speculation. He dismissed claims that the vaccine caused his cancer, stating, “People are going to say it’s because I got the COVID shot. There’s no indication that that makes a difference.” However, Adams’ past comments on the vaccine add complexity to this narrative. In 2023, he controversially claimed that unvaccinated individuals “came out the best” due to natural immunity, despite having been vaccinated himself, a stance that drew both praise and criticism within MAGA circles. Some sources, particularly from fringe outlets, have linked his cancer to the vaccine, alleging it causes “turbo cancers,” though experts and mainstream reports, such as PolitiFact, refute this, emphasizing no evidence connects mRNA vaccines to cancer. This intersection of health, politics, and conspiracy underscores the polarized lens through which Adams’ diagnosis is viewed, reflecting the very dynamics he helped amplify in the MAGA movement’s psyche.
