Hunter Biden: I might have to run for the ABD presidency

Former U.S. President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden said he could run in the 2028 U.S. presidential election. Biden replied to the question about a presidential candidacy on John Catsimatidis’s WABC Cats Roundtable program that he would enter the race if he received support. Hunter Biden said, 'If I receive your support, I might have to become a candidate.'

He Highlighted the Fight Against Addiction

Biden indicated that the fight against addiction would be among the priorities during a potential presidential term. He noted that millions of people in the U.S. are battling substance addiction and said the issue is a priority for him. Some reports stated that Biden referred to about 50 million Americans in this context.

Hunter Biden had previously spoken openly to the public about his own struggle with substance addiction. For that reason, the topic of addiction is one of the headlines in his political statements that also ties to his personal past.

Emphasis on the Constitution and Rule of Law

Answering a question about his suitability for the presidency, Biden highlighted his commitment to the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law. He said the president must be bound to the obligation to protect and defend the Constitution.

Biden also underscored that the future president must pledge on a core issue, showing that adherence to the rule of law is a primary criterion.

He had previously rejected candidacy.

Hunter Biden's most recent statement shows a striking difference from his earlier evaluations. At the Macrodosing program he attended in July 2026, when asked whether he would run for a political office, he replied, "I am definitely not running for anything." In the same address, he humorously suggested that the situation could change if he were given support.

In his latest remarks, Biden did not entirely rule out the 2028 presidential race, thereby adopting a clearer stance on his political future. However, there is no information that he has formally applied for candidacy or launched a campaign to date.

Other Names Also on the Radar in the Democratic Party

Hunter Biden, in addition to the potential candidacy debate, pointed out that there are other strong figures within the Democratic Party for the 2028 election. It is noted that figures such as California Governor Gavin Newsom, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker are being considered among potential presidential candidates.

Biden's statement is being viewed at this stage more as a message that leaves the political possibility for the 2028 elections open, rather than an official candidacy announcement.

The Biden Family's Political Future Back on the Agenda

Hunter Biden's statement brought the Biden family's future in U.S. politics back into the conversation. After Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race following the 2024 elections and the Democratic Party began searching for new leadership, discussions about a candidacy for the 2028 elections have already started to take shape.