Democrats, Obama aides, and George Clooney: Hunter Biden's profanity-laced interview on father's career
Over the course of more than four hours across both shows, Biden delivered a profane and deeply personal reckoning with the Democratic Party, accusing a long list of prominent liberals, including campaign veterans, media personalities, and Hollywood figures, of betraying his father and, in doing so, helping elect Donald Trump.
On the debut episode of At Our Table with Jaime Harrison, hosted by the former Democratic National Committee chairman, Biden argued that Democrats' failure to stand by his father cost them the election.
On Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan, a popular YouTube show known for its unfiltered interviews, Biden went further. He called out senior Biden aide Anita Dunn, claiming she 'made $40 to $50 million' from the Democratic Party.
He dismissed Democratic strategists David Axelrod and James Carville, saying Axelrod's only success was 'because of Barack Obama' and Carville 'hasn't run a race in 40 years.'
He also slammed the former Obama aides behind Crooked Media's Pod Save America as 'four white millionaires' profiting off their past association with Obama.
Even actor George Clooney, who publicly criticised Biden's campaign, was reduced to 'a brand' that didn't resonate with middle America.
Journalist Jake Tapper was perhaps his most bitter target ''What influence does Jake Tapper have over anything? He has the smallest audience on cable news,' Biden said.
In one breathless minute, he used variations of the f-word 13 times.
Most of those he criticised declined to engage. 'Never have the words 'no comment' been more appropriate,' Axelrod said.
Biden also offered his version of what went wrong in the final stretch of the campaign, saying his father had been given the sleep aide Ambien before his disastrous debate performance in an attempt to help him sleep after a gruelling travel schedule.
'He's 81 years old, he's tired,' Hunter said. 'They give him Ambien to be able to sleep and he gets up on the stage and he looks like he's a deer in the headlights.'
Hunter also denied longstanding right-wing allegations that he had brought cocaine into the White House in 2023, a claim revived earlier this year when the FBI reopened an investigation.
'I have been clean and sober since June of 2019. I have not touched a drop of alcohol or a drug, and I'm incredibly proud of that,' he said. 'Why would I bring cocaine into the White House and stick it into a cubby outside of the situation room in the West Wing?'
President Trump had publicly speculated the cocaine could belong to 'either Joe or Hunter,' though offered no proof.
Biden's public reemergence follows a year of personal and political crisis. He was convicted on three felony charges related to a 2018 gun purchase, and his father's pardon—issued just weeks before leaving office—triggered an outcry from Republicans and muted discomfort from some Democrats. While the White House maintained the pardon was a private family decision, critics pointed to it as an example of elite impunity.
But Hunter Biden, in these interviews, showed no sign of retreat. If anything, he seemed emboldened—less the president's troubled son and more a man with a hit list, an unrepentant voice in a party he believes lost its way.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
NDTV
2 hours ago
- NDTV
Trump Cuts $9 Billion In Foreign Aid, Public Broadcasting Funds Despite Democratic Opposition
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a bill to rescind close to $9 billion in federal funding previously approved for public broadcasting and foreign aid, after Trump's request to claw back the funds was approved by Republicans in the House and the Senate this month. The bulk of the spending cuts is for foreign assistance programmes. About $1.1 billion was destined for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides funding to NPR and PBS, though most of that money is distributed to more than 1,500 local public radio and television stations around the country. Some Republicans were uncomfortable with the cuts but supported them rather than cross Trump or his agenda. Democrats unanimously opposed the cuts but were powerless to stop them. Also Thursday, Trump visited the Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington a week after indicating that Fed chair Jerome Powell's handling of an extensive renovation project on two Fed buildings could be grounds for firing. "Mike would make an unbelievable Senator from North Carolina," the president posted on his Truth Social platform Thursday night. "So, should Michael Whatley run for the Senate, please let this notification represent my Complete and Total Endorsement," Trump added.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
'I'm all in': Alina Habba appointed acting US attorney in New Jersey; Justice Department overrules federal judges' choice
Alina Habba is appointed as New Jersey's acting US attorney, a day before her tenure as interim US attorney was set to expire on Friday. Habba made the announcement via social media that she would remain at the helm. The announcement follows the Trump administration's decision to withdraw her nomination for the permanent role, a legal technicality that now allows her to serve as acting US attorney for up to 210 more days. A spokesperson for the Justice Department confirmed the move, while the White House reiterated President Trump's full backing for Habba. "President Trump continues to have full confidence in Alina Habba and her commitment to serve the people of New Jersey," said White House spokesperson Harrison Fields. The decision ends a tense standoff between Washington officials and federal judges in New Jersey, which had raised confusion within the office about who was legally in charge. Earlier this week, the judges had selected their own candidate, experienced federal prosecutor Desiree Leigh Grace. But shortly after, the justice department fired Grace, accusing the judges of acting politically and reaffirming support for Habba. Grace, widely respected within the justice department, had posted her willingness to serve, calling it the 'greatest honor' to be chosen on merit. However, Habba's statement the next day left little doubt about who would lead the office. 'I don't cower to pressure. I don't answer to politics. This is a fight for justice. And I'm all in,' Habba wrote on Thursday. She followed up with a message to staff, 'There has been enough noise the past four months.' 'Let's keep our focus and get back to the important work ahead for the District of New Jersey,' the New York Times cited Habba. Habba, a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump , has no prior prosecutorial experience. Since taking the role in March, she has drawn national attention for launching investigations into prominent Democrats and declaring her ambition to help "turn New Jersey red," a stance that has raised eyebrows given the traditionally nonpartisan nature of the post. In a further twist, a Justice Department spokesperson confirmed that Habba resigned briefly on Thursday from the interim role and was reclassified as first assistant, a position that previously belonged to Grace, whom Habba herself had appointed as deputy earlier this year. Grace, a Republican and the first in her family to attend university, made her name as a federal prosecutor tackling gang violence. Her work, including high-profile MS-13 convictions, earned her recognition within the Justice Department. Legal peers, such as Robert Scrivo, praised her dedication and effectiveness. 'I don't know that anyone did it at a higher level,' Scrivo said, as quoted by New York Times. Despite recent events, Habba had publicly acknowledged Grace's contributions, telling colleagues in May that appointing her deputy had been the best decision of her tenure, a comment met with applause.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
JD Vance slams WSJ ‘hit piece': US VP demands proof behind Trump-Epstein birthday book claim; defends President's lawsuit
JD Vance (File photo) US Vice President JD Vance has come out swinging against The Wall Street Journal over its recent report linking President Donald Trump to a sexually suggestive message allegedly written for Jeffrey Epstein 's 50th birthday tribute book. In a fiery post on X, Vance accused the WSJ of publishing what he called a 'hit piece' against Trump without providing credible proof. 'I have no idea if the book exists—WSJ won't show it to us. I have no idea if the letter exists—WSJ won't show it to us,' he wrote. 'It's disgraceful, and it's why the president sued," he added. Vance also pushed back on the broader narrative, calling it 'absurd that a major American paper would attack the President of the United States without revealing the basis", referring to allegations that Trump write poems to Epstein, and warning that the media will 'dribble little details out for days or weeks in an effort to assassinate the president's character.' Further, accusing them of pushing Democrats' narrative he further said, "Everyone will just move on from the fact that the WSJ is acting like a Democrat SuperPAC." His remarks follow a Wall Street Journal report published last week claiming that Trump signed a crude drawing in a birthday book compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell , Epstein's longtime associate who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking minors. The Journal alleged that Trump's contribution included the outline of a naked woman with his signature below her waist, reportedly captioned with the phrase, 'May every day be another wonderful secret.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Shop Sale Libas Undo Trump swiftly denied the allegation, posting on Truth Social that the letter was a 'FAKE.' The White House also issued a statement dismissing the claims as politically motivated. 'This is nothing more than a continuation of the fake news stories concocted by the Democrats and the liberal media,' said spokesperson Steven Cheung. The report also resurfaced Trump's prior connections to Epstein, including a 1997 inscription in a copy of The Art of the Comeback that read, 'To Jeff- You are the greatest!' A previously unreleased photo of Trump, Epstein, and singer James Brown was also reviewed by The New York Times, further fueling scrutiny of their past ties. The controversy has intensified calls from lawmakers and the public to release sealed Epstein-related documents. A key House committee voted this week to subpoena files from the Justice Department, and Rep. Ro Khanna has indicated he plans to subpoena Epstein's estate for the original birthday book. Epstein's estate said Thursday it would comply with all lawful processes. Meanwhile, Maxwell's role remains central- she reportedly wrote the book's introductory letter and met with a Justice Department official this week. While the WSJ and NYT say they have reviewed parts of the book and Maxwell's letter, they have yet to publish full images of the materials in question, prompting continued criticism from Trump's allies. Trump's lawsuit Trump filed a libel and slander lawsuit against Dow Jones, News Corp along with two Wall Street Journal reporters, and the paper's owner Rupert Murdoch. In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced that he filed a 'powerhouse lawsuit.' "We have just filed a POWERHOUSE Lawsuit against everyone involved in publishing the false, malicious, defamatory, FAKE NEWS 'article' in the useless 'rag' that is, The Wall Street Journal," the MAGA supremo said. "This historic legal action is being brought against the so-called authors of this defamation, the now fully disgraced WSJ, as well as its corporate owners and affiliates, with Rupert Murdoch and Robert Thomson (whatever his role is!) at the top of the list," Trump added. The lawsuit was filed in the federal court for the Southern District of Florida, based in Miami. A full copy of the complaint had not yet been made public.
