Staff Reports
Hunter Biden is in the spotlight once again, and it seems he’s been stirring the pot with new claims about his father’s presidency. Recently, he appeared on a podcast hosted by Jamie Harrison, a former chair of the Democratic National Committee. In a classic case of the apple not falling far from the tree, Hunter gave a rather colorful take on why his father, Joe Biden, wasn’t re-elected. According to Hunter, it wasn’t due to the pesky little detail of his father’s dismal approval ratings or the country thinking it was on the wrong track. No, it was all because those traitorous Democrats were disloyal to dear old Dad.
Hunter’s comments have raised more than a few eyebrows. After all, polls consistently showed Americans weren’t exactly thrilled with the direction Joe Biden was taking the country. So the idea of Hunter lauding his father’s presidency as the most successful ever might seem a bit out of touch, like saying a leaky boat is seaworthy just because it hasn’t sunk yet. But Hunter seems determined to wag his finger at fellow Democrats, suggesting they should have demonstrated unwavering loyalty to Joe. It seems that in Hunterland, loyalty trumps reality.
Meanwhile, those who have observed Joe Biden over the years might have noticed more than just the garden-variety issues of any aging politician. For many, it was clear that Biden wasn’t particularly sharp, even during the 2020 election. Yet, Hunter defiantly insists his dad was perfectly fine, which could make one wonder if Hunter’s disconnect from reality is familial. People who have met Joe in recent years often recount more than a few tales of his forgetfulness and waning presence. Despite Hunter’s assertions, keener observers saw the writing on the wall.
Apart from familial blinders, there is the issue of how Hunter himself fits into this picture. Whispers in Washington swirl about his influence in the White House—a curious notion considering his well-documented blunders. Imagine picking Hunter Biden, of all people, as part of a behind-the-scenes inner circle. If his judgment is anything like his track record with personal electronics, it’s no wonder his father’s administration floundered. Hunter appearing in his sitcom, with the plot revolving around him misplacing laptops, might have been more credible than his defense of the Biden administration’s strategies.
In the land of politics, where secrets are akin to unicorns, the tale of Joe Biden’s presidency swiftly turned into a series of exposés. Various books have detailed the shortcomings of his term, with authors finally spilling their guts once the administration met its curtain call. Yet, Hunter stands firm, swatting away critiques like flies at a picnic. If the plan was to present Joe as a leader guided by brilliance, then it must be asked if Hunter accidentally read the script upside down. Holding onto this narrative is a stretch, akin to putting a band-aid on a sinking ship.
