🎯 The Ambien Claim: Joe Biden’s Debate Performance

One of the most surprising claims from Hunter Biden’s recent interviews revolved around his father’s debate performance in the 2024 election. Speaking on Andrew Callaghan’s popular YouTube channel, Channel 5, Hunter alleged that his father, then-President Joe Biden, was given Ambien before a crucial debate with Donald Trump. “I know exactly what happened in that debate,” **Hunter Biden** stated, adding, “He flew around the world… He’s 81 years old. He’s tired as s—. They give him Ambien to be able to sleep, he gets up on the stage and looks like a deer in the headlights.”

This assertion casts a new light on a debate that many observers widely criticized as a turning point in President Biden’s re-election campaign. While the former White House physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, noted several medications Biden was taking in February 2024, Ambien was not among them. The claim has ignited a fresh round of discussions about the physical and mental stamina required for the presidency and the pressures faced by candidates on the campaign trail. The White House has not yet offered a comment on this specific claim.

🔍 Hunter’s Denial: White House Cocaine Allegations

In another significant moment from his interviews, **Hunter Biden** addressed the controversial discovery of cocaine at the White House in 2023. With the FBI recently reopening the case, Hunter emphatically denied any involvement. “Why would I bring cocaine into the White House and stick it into a cubby outside of the situation room in the West Wing?” he questioned, asserting his sobriety. “I have not touched a drop of alcohol or a drug, and I’m incredibly proud of that.”

Hunter has publicly spoken about his struggles with addiction in his memoir, “Beautiful Things,” but he maintained in the interview that he has been sober since 2019. This direct denial aims to counter widespread speculation and accusations that have followed him since the substance was found. The lingering questions about the White House cocaine incident continue to be a point of scrutiny, and Hunter’s firm denial is a key part of his effort to control the narrative surrounding his past.

💡 A Party Divided: Hunter’s Take on the 2024 Election

Beyond personal revelations, Hunter Biden also offered a scathing critique of the Democratic Party’s strategy and unity following the 2024 election loss. In an interview for Jaime Harrison’s podcast, “At Our Table,” excerpts of which were shared by The Washington Post, Hunter stated, “We lost the last election because we did not remain loyal to the leader of the party… We had the advantage of incumbency, we had the advantage of an incredibly successful administration, and the Democratic Party literally melted down.”

This assessment suggests deep internal divisions within the Democratic Party and indicates a strong belief from Hunter that disloyalty to his father played a significant role in the election outcome. He also took aim at figures like CNN anchor Jake Tapper and even actor George Clooney, the latter for publicly urging his father to drop out of the race. These comments provide an insider’s view, albeit a highly personal one, of the post-election soul-searching happening within Democratic circles. For more details on this, you can refer to the iHeartRadio report on Hunter Biden’s statements.

📈 The Pardon Question: Clemency and Controversy

The timing of **Hunter Biden’s** interviews also coincides with new reports regarding President Biden’s use of an autopen to sign off on controversial clemency decisions, including preemptive pardons for close aides and members of the January 6th committee. Notably, the only pardon signed by hand was for Hunter Biden, despite President Biden’s prior promises not to intervene in his son’s legal issues. This detail adds another layer to the public’s perception of the former first family.

Hunter Biden himself was scheduled to be sentenced on federal gun and tax evasion cases later this month after pleading guilty to tax charges and being convicted of gun charges in 2024. The December 1st pardon from his father effectively halted those proceedings. This move, while legal, has reignited discussions about political influence and the fairness of the justice system, especially concerning high-profile figures. The full implications of these actions and **5 key quotes from Hunter Biden’s first post-election interviews** are likely to continue to be analyzed and debated in the coming weeks.

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