Hunter Biden has become an unexpected social media phenomenon after a series of viral posts on X that blend humor, personal reflections on recovery, and pointed responses to critics.
The son of former U.S. President Joe Biden has attracted widespread attention since reviving his account on the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. His candid and often sarcastic posts have generated millions of views, transforming him into one of the platform’s most talked-about political figures.
Earlier this week, Hunter Biden marked seven years of sobriety by sharing a video expressing gratitude to those who supported his recovery journey. The milestone prompted an outpouring of reactions from supporters and critics alike.
Responding to accusations that cocaine discovered at the White House in 2023 belonged to him, Biden used humor to dismiss the claim, joking that he would never have forgotten where he left his drugs. The response quickly went viral, attracting more than 18 million views and sparking extensive discussion online.
In another widely shared exchange, Biden responded to a digitally altered image depicting him with drug paraphernalia by humorously pointing out inaccuracies in the edited photo. He followed the remark with a satirical comment about artificial intelligence, further fueling online engagement.
The 56-year-old also addressed repeated references to his past struggles with addiction, often responding with self-deprecating jokes that acknowledged his history while mocking misinformation. Several of his replies have been widely circulated across social media platforms and news outlets.
One of the most talked-about moments came when Biden mocked a social media user’s spelling error involving claims about a “stolen election,” turning the typo into a sarcastic punchline that quickly spread online.
For years, Hunter Biden has been a frequent target of Republican criticism, with political opponents often using his legal and personal struggles as a line of attack against his father. His battles with addiction, federal investigations, and legal challenges have remained a prominent part of the national political conversation.
In December 2024, Joe Biden granted his son an unconditional pardon following the presidential election won by Donald Trump over Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
When relaunching his X account last month, Hunter Biden introduced himself with a direct message to followers, declaring that the public had rarely heard his perspective directly. Since then, his combination of humor, candor, and confrontation has helped turn his account into one of the most closely watched political profiles on social media.