The former president’s son discussed a possible 2028 bid while praising several Democratic governors and highlighting his focus on addiction recovery

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• Hunter Biden was asked if he was considering a 2028 presidential run during a radio interview
• The son of former President Joe Biden emphasized issues like health care, wealth inequality and the importance of adhering to the Constitution, jokingly adding that he “may have to” run
• Hunter said his primary focus is addiction recovery and using his experience to support others struggling with addiction

Hunter Biden is leaving the door open to a possible presidential run.

In a Sunday, Sept. 6 interview with radio host John Catsimatidis on WABC’s The Cats Roundtable, the 56-year-old second son of former President Joe Biden was asked directly whether he would consider running for office.

Hunter initially pointed to several Democratic governors that he believes could lead the party, naming Andy Beshear, J.B. Pritzker, Gavin Newsom, Josh Shapiro and Wes Moore.

“They’re doing incredible things,” he said. “They’re running their states incredibly well from the center left. And I think that they are all leaders that we’d be very proud to have serve as president of the United States.”

Catsimatidis pressed him on whether he might run himself.

“My answer is that if I get your endorsement, I may have to,” Hunter jokingly replied.

While he did not announce a formal presidential campaign, Hunter discussed his political views and what he would want from a future president. He spoke about health care, wages and wealth inequality, saying, “A nurse shouldn’t be paying more in taxes than a billionaire.”

Hunter also discussed President Donald Trump, arguing that economic inequality helped fuel Trump’s political support.

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“I think one of the reasons that Donald Trump won in the past is because he tapped into an anger, an anger about inequality that has grown and grown and grown in this country and what to do about it,” Hunter said.

He also said he believes the next president should be committed to the Constitution and the rule of law.

“I think that I want somebody to represent America, whoever is the next president, to just 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,” he said.

Hunter added that his main focus remains addiction recovery and speaking publicly about his own experience.

“I get a chance to talk to people about the thing that I care most about right now, John,” he said. “The thing that I care most about is the 50 million Americans that are still suffering and sick that are out there with their addictions that suffer every day from that.”

He continued, “I believe that just my speaking and being out there as someone in recovery is something that I hope gives some solace to people that they’re not alone in their struggle.”

Biden has spoken publicly about his recovery from addiction. In a June video, he discussed his past drug use and his desire to use his experience to help others.

“I’m grateful that I was a crack addict,” Biden said in the video. “And I don’t say that with even the slightest bit of irony or bulls—.”

Former first lady Jill Biden, Hunter’s stepmother, has also spoken publicly about his recovery. In an August interview, she said she and Joe are “so proud” of his willingness to discuss his struggles openly.

“You know, that he can be so honest and say things other people won’t say, and feel comfortable with it because he’s been through it,” she said on the Aug. 17, episode of The Jamie Kern Lima Show.

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