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Rhiannon12866

(260,975 posts)
Wed Jun 10, 2026, 04:50 AM Jun 10

Hunter Biden on Why Trump Is Treated Better Than His Dad - Fast Politics w/ Molly Jong-Fast



Hunter Biden explains why he’s speaking publicly now, saying he’s gained distance from recent years, organized writing he’s ready to share via a new Substack, and wants to use his notoriety to discuss addiction and recovery more openly, arguing that shame is what traps people while honesty can be liberating.

He describes how the theft and release of his digital life left him with “nowhere to hide,” pushing him to choose survival, make amends, and embrace radical candor—something he believes the public is hungry for in both personal life and politics.

The conversation also turns to campaign strategy and media double standards, with Biden criticizing consultant-driven messaging, saying his father’s authenticity and outsider status were strengths that were too often managed or obscured, and contrasting intense scrutiny of Joe Biden’s age with what he sees as softer coverage of Donald Trump.

He rejects comparisons to Trump-family business dealings, defends his own record and finances during his father’s presidency, and argues that the Democratic Party needs to break from entrenched “moneyed” interests, elevating more direct, results-focused leadership and communication. - 06/09/2026.

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Hunter Biden on Why Trump Is Treated Better Than His Dad - Fast Politics w/ Molly Jong-Fast (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Jun 10 OP
When is Hunter Biden going to run for office? KS Toronado Jun 10 #1
Hasn't he suffered enough punishment in the past 10 years?? Rhiannon12866 Jun 10 #2
My gut feeling is that he's on the campaign trail now. KS Toronado Jun 10 #4
I never actually thought about who this guy is. It is, to say... NNadir Jun 10 #3
Thanks! I agree that it was illuminating to actually hear from him after all the negative press we've heard over the years Rhiannon12866 Jun 10 #5

Rhiannon12866

(260,975 posts)
2. Hasn't he suffered enough punishment in the past 10 years??
Wed Jun 10, 2026, 07:13 AM
Jun 10

Not to mention his poor father...

NNadir

(38,843 posts)
3. I never actually thought about who this guy is. It is, to say...
Wed Jun 10, 2026, 07:54 AM
Jun 10

...the least, an illuminating interview, offering a deep perspective.

Thanks much.

K&R

Rhiannon12866

(260,975 posts)
5. Thanks! I agree that it was illuminating to actually hear from him after all the negative press we've heard over the years
Wed Jun 10, 2026, 10:33 PM
Jun 10

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