Hunter Biden's X comeback draws Trump comment on a possible 2028 run

Former President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, returned to the social‑media platform X in mid‑May 2026 after a months‑long silence. His posts mixed blunt humor about his past drug addiction, self‑deprecating memes and sharp criticism of conservative figures, prompting a wave of viral reactions. In an interview with Candace Owens he admitted, “I was a crackhead,” and later embraced the nickname “MAGA whisperer” as he engaged directly with right‑wing trolls.

The online activity also sparked attention from former President Donald Trump. During a White House interview, Trump said Hunter “could do well” if he chose to run for president in 2028, adding that “his past is not the greatest” and comparing him to other Democratic candidates from Maine and Texas. Trump also recalled the “Where’s Hunter?” shirt that became a meme in the 2020 campaign. The combination of Hunter’s candid online persona and Trump’s remarks has generated bipartisan commentary and speculation about the younger Biden’s future political ambitions.

The resurgence has been covered by multiple outlets, noting the shift in Hunter’s communication strategy and its potential influence on public discourse ahead of the 2028 election cycle.