‘It Doesn’t Make Any Sense!’: Chris Cillizza Torches Hunter Biden’s Ambien Excuse For Debate Disaster

Reporting

‘It Doesn’t Make Any Sense!’: Chris Cillizza Torches Hunter Biden’s Ambien Excuse For Debate Disaster

1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026

NewsNation political contributor Chris Cillizza said on Tuesday that Hunter Biden was dishonest when he explained why his father former President Joe Biden’s debate performance in June 2024 went so poorly. Hunter said…

In this story:Chris CillizzaHunter BidenJoe Biden

Where do you stand?

Chris Cillizza

Hunter Biden

Joe Biden

Claim check

What each side asserts, disputes — or leaves out entirely.

Analyzing the coverage…

Where do you land?

Whose framing of this story rings truest to you?

Coverage

Comments

Ask this story anything:

Free account · your comment posts right after signup

Where do they rank?

Politicians

Most Controversial Pardons Ever Granted

18 candidates · 0 votes · vote on the order

Politicians

Presidents with the Greatest First 100 Days

16 candidates · 0 votes · vote on the order

Politicians

Greatest Vice Presidents Ranked

18 candidates · 0 votes · vote on the order