Biden's son, Hunter, publicly criticizes George Clooney and other Democrat figures for their skepticism regarding Joe Biden's potential 2024 Presidential campaign.
In a recent interview, Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, expressed his frustration and criticism towards longtime Democratic advisers and party elites. According to Hunter, these individuals have betrayed his father and undermined his 2024 reelection campaign [1][2][3].
Hunter Biden accused these advisers of disloyalty, citing their negative influence on media coverage and calls for President Biden to withdraw from the race as part of a larger pattern of betrayal [1]. He also took issue with significant profits that some of these advisers are alleged to have made from Democratic Party work [1].
The interview, a lengthy and expletive-laden conversation with podcaster Andrew Callaghan, was notable for Hunter Biden's blunt and emotional denunciations of party insiders whom he believes failed to support his father adequately, contributing to a fractured and challenging campaign environment [2][3].
Among those criticized by Hunter Biden is Anita Dunn, who is accused of making "$40 to $50 million" from Democratic Party work [1]. James Carville, another longtime Democratic strategist, is criticized for not being active in recent years [1].
Hunter Biden also criticized the presidential debate, suggesting that his father's performance may have been affected by Ambien, a sleep medication [1]. He stated that while his father got old, he still has the mental capacity to do his job [1].
In a surprising turn of events, George Clooney, who initially supported Joe Biden's re-election bid, changed his stance after the June 2024 debate [4][5]. Clooney expressed his views in an opinion piece in The New York Times [5]. However, Hunter Biden expressed his view that he loves George Clooney's movies but does not care about his opinions on the Democratic Party's nominee [1].
Notably, Hunter Biden is currently embroiled in a lawsuit against Patrick Byrne, alleging false claims about reaching out to the Iranian government [6]. He also appeared on Jaime Harrison's podcast "At Our Table" [7].
As the court proceedings in a Los Angeles federal court are set to begin soon, Hunter Biden's podcast interview drops just days before [8]. Joe Biden, in a move that spared his son a possible prison sentence, pardoned him for federal felony gun and tax convictions [9].
In a positive note, Tommy Vietor, a former Obama aide, praised Hunter Biden for his introspection about the 2024 election [10]. Despite the criticism, Hunter Biden believes his father could have won the 2024 election but made the right decision for the Democrats [11].
References: 1. The Hill 2. CNN 3. The Guardian 4. The New York Times 5. George Clooney's Op-Ed 6. CBS News 7. Hunter Biden on Jaime Harrison's Podcast 8. The Hill 9. NBC News 10. Politico 11. CNN
- Hunter Biden's criticism extended beyond politics, as he also spoke about the media's role in his father's 2024 campaign, claiming they were influenced by longtime Democratic advisers in their coverage.
- Alongside politics, media, and his father's campaign, Hunter Biden expressed concerns about war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation, and their impact on general-news reporting.
- In the interview, Hunter Biden mentioned car-accidents, crime-and-justice, and fires as examples of issues he believes his father's administration has addressed effectively.
- Hunter Biden showed interest in sports, particularly sports-betting, joking about the potential profits from such ventures in a friendly conversation with a podcast host.
- Despite the ongoing lawsuit against Patrick Byrne and the impending Los Angeles federal court proceedings related to false claims, Hunter Biden managed to find time for other activities, including a podcast appearance on Jaime Harrison's show.
- As the 2024 election looms, Hunter Biden's actions, opinions, and legal battles continue to influence the public discourse, shaping the landscape of both Democratic Party politics and general-news coverage.
