In a recently released excerpt from Jonathan Karl’s new book, tensions between Hunter Biden and former President Barack Obama come to light, revealing a family dynamic strained by public perception and presidential performance. According to Hunter, he was incensed by a moment at a fundraiser in June 2024 when Obama guided his father, current President Joe Biden, offstage. Hunter viewed this action as a direct affront to the dignity of the presidency.
“I almost jumped up on the stage and said, ‘Don’t ever f–king do that to the president of the United States again — ever,’” Hunter recounted. This outburst demonstrates the younger Biden’s protective nature and highlights his sensitivity to actions that could be interpreted as undermining his father’s authority. Hunter felt Obama’s intervention was disrespectful, framing it as an embarrassment not just for his father, but for the office itself.
The incident adds to the growing concerns around President Biden’s age and capacity to perform the duties of the presidency. Polls from that period indicate a majority of voters harbor doubts about Biden’s fitness for office. Hunter’s reaction encapsulates a broader anxiety within the Biden family about how the former vice president is perceived. His moments of confusion and forgetfulness often become fodder for media scrutiny and public ridicule.
Further complicating this narrative are other publicly visible moments that raised eyebrows. Shortly after the Obama incident, Biden was seen wandering away from a group of world leaders at a G7 summit in Italy. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stepped in to redirect him back, showcasing the reality that aides, allies, or family members frequently find themselves stepping in to ensure the president remains on track. Such incidents reinforce a growing narrative questioning whether a leader in their 80s can manage the responsibilities of the role effectively.
The response from the White House, dismissing the footage as part of an “artificially narrow frame,
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