Former President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden said in an interview that he “may have to” run for president in 2028, however he maintained that he had not made up his mind.
On an episode of “The Cats Roundtable” released on Sunday, radio host John Catsimatidis asked Biden, 56, if he had any plans to run for president.
“If I get your endorsement, I may have to,” he told Catsimatidis.
Pressed on the same question earlier, the former president’s son said, “I haven’t made up my mind.”
In the interview, Biden explained that if he were to run, his presidential campaign would focus on addiction treatment and awareness for Americans.
“The things I care most about is the 50 million Americans that are still suffering with their addictions,” Biden remarked.
When asked about his qualifications to run for office, Biden cited the United States Constitution.
“Here is my qualification for becoming president, if you believe in the Constitution of the United States of America that you swear to uphold and protect. I want the next president to commit to one thing: to adhering to the rule of law,” he said.
The remark stands in sharp contrast to Biden’s own legal history, coming just months after his father granted him a full and unconditional pardon in December 2024 — wiping away federal gun and tax convictions before sentencing.
Biden, who has spoken openly about his own addiction and once referred to himself as a “former crackhead,” also faced allegations that he traded on his father’s vice presidency for family enrichment. The scandal erupted after he left a laptop to be repaired at a local shop, where the owner ultimately turned it over to the FBI after discovering the alarming contents.
The device reportedly contained numerous explicit photos and videos documenting drug use and sexual acts, and it later served as evidence in his federal gun and tax trials.
Pointing to potential future leaders during the interview, Biden praised Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D-Ill.), declaring, “The truth of the matter is that I think we have an incredible bench,” before adding, “I love Gavin Newsom, personally.”
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