Hunter Biden Teases Presidential Run in ’28

The presidential election is two years away and since there is no clear Democratic candidate in sight, Hunter Biden has suggested he may fill the role.

Former President Joe Biden’s son revealed his thoughts to radio host John Catsimatidis, who asked Biden if had any plans to run for president.

“If I get your [Catsimatidis] endorsement, I may have to,” he said.

He asked the same question earlier and said, “I haven’t made up my mind.”

“The truth of the matter is that I think we have an incredible bench,” he said, mentioning Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) before declaring “I love Gavin Newsom, personally.”

Newsom, who has been open about his interest in seeking the presidency, said in October 2025 that he would be “lying” if he said he wasn’t considering a bid for the White House after the 2026 midterms.

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), former Vice President Kamala Harris and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are also considered possible candidates.

Biden said no matter who the candidate was, he wanted, “the next president to commit to one thing: to commit to adhering to the rule of law. To commit to the idea that we believe in this constitutional republic and the aspirations of normal Americans.”

“I truly, truly want whoever is our president to succeed. But particularly succeed in keeping this country safe. That’s their primary responsibility,” he said.

Newsom has held small leads over both potential Republican nominees, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, unlike Ocasio-Cortez, who trailed both candidates. 

Biden added that what he cared about right now “is the 50 million Americans that are still suffering sick … with their addictions.”

Biden, who has struggled with substance abuse, said in the interview that he recently celebrated seven and a half years of sobriety.