Hunter Biden Says He ‘May Have To’ Run for President During Radio Interview
Hunter Biden is once again fueling speculation about a possible future in politics, saying during a radio interview that he “may have to” run for president after previously insisting he had no plans to seek office.
The 56-year-old son of former President Joe Biden made the remark during an appearance on John Catsimatidis’ “Cats Roundtable” on WABC.
During the conversation, Catsimatidis suggested he might support Biden if he decided to enter a presidential race.
“Well, John, if I have your endorsement, I may have to,” Biden responded.
The remark stopped well short of an official announcement, and it was delivered during a lighthearted exchange. Still, it adds to months of speculation surrounding Biden as he dramatically increases his public profile through interviews, podcasts and political commentary.
Asked what would qualify him to become president, Biden pointed to his commitment to the Constitution and the rule of law.
He also highlighted addiction as an issue he would want to address, drawing on his highly publicized history of substance abuse and recovery.
Biden said tens of millions of Americans struggle with addiction and argued that the country needs to devote greater attention to helping people battling substance-use disorders.
His own history with addiction has been extensively documented. Biden has openly discussed his years of alcohol and drug abuse, including his use of crack cocaine.
He was discharged from the Navy Reserve in 2014 after testing positive for cocaine.
His addiction also became central to his federal gun case, in which prosecutors accused him of illegally purchasing and possessing a firearm while using drugs.
Biden was convicted on federal gun charges in 2024 and separately pleaded guilty to federal tax charges before his father issued him a sweeping presidential pardon shortly before leaving office.
The possibility of a Hunter Biden presidential campaign has repeatedly surfaced during his recent media tour, although his answers have varied depending on the interview.
In July, Biden said he was “definitely not running for anything” when questioned about whether his growing number of public appearances suggested political ambitions.
During an August appearance with Bill Maher, Biden similarly joked that if he ever announced a presidential campaign, somebody should check whether he had relapsed.
He has also joked about joining former California Gov. Gavin Newsom on a future presidential ticket, telling Newsom during a podcast appearance that he would consider running only as his vice president.
Biden has simultaneously offered commentary about other potential Democratic presidential contenders, including former Vice President Kamala Harris.
He recently said Harris could have a significant future in politics and potentially emerge as a leading presidential contender, while also criticizing some of the political advice she has received.
Despite his latest comments, Biden has not filed paperwork, launched a campaign or formally declared himself a candidate for president.
For now, his remark appears to be another playful acknowledgment of the growing speculation surrounding his political future. But after months of insisting that he has no intention of running, Biden’s declaration that he “may have to” is certain to keep the 2028 chatter alive.