Dilbert’s Scott Adams Reveals Trump’s Heartfelt Call After Cancer Diagnosis

Scott Adams, the creative mind behind the iconic Dilbert comic strip, shared a heartfelt story this week about a personal call from President Donald Trump following Adams’ announcement of his terminal cancer diagnosis. The 67-year-old cartoonist revealed on his web show, Coffee with Scott Adams, that he has metastatic prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones, giving him a life expectancy of possibly just months.

In a surprising twist, Adams disclosed that Trump reached out not once, but twice, after hearing about the diagnosis. Initially mistaking the Florida number for a random call, Adams let it go to voicemail, only to discover a message beginning, “This is your favorite president.” Chuckling at his oversight, Adams realized he’d sent the leader of the free world to voicemail. Trump’s message was warm, offering support and leaving a callback number, though Adams hesitated, thinking it’d be “ridiculous” to bother him.

But Trump called again later that day. During their conversation, the president inquired about Adams’ treatment and, in a striking moment, promised, “If you need anything, I’ll make it happen.” Adams, visibly moved, noted Trump’s sincerity, referencing their “parallel journeys” since 2015. The exchange was a poignant reminder of human connection amid life’s challenges.

Adams, whose Dilbert strip has long skewered office life with sharp wit, continues to face his diagnosis with candor, exploring treatment options while sharing his journey with his audience.