Hunter Biden’s outburst on the “Wide Awake Podcast” on November 6 has drawn sharp reactions. The former president’s son unleashed a barrage of harsh and vulgar criticisms aimed at journalist Miranda Devine, known for her reporting on his various controversies. Devine is not just a journalist but also an author, with works like “The Big Guy: How a President and His Son Sold Out America” and “Laptop from Hell: Hunter Biden, Big Tech, and the Dirty Secrets the President Tried to Hide” detailing Hunter’s scandals.
Biden’s focus was clearly on Devine’s character, which he sought to dismantle with a series of inflammatory remarks. He went as far as to say, “There’s no ethics in what you know, like someone as horrendously ugly as Miranda Devine.” This statement reveals his attempt to attack not only her professional integrity but her physical appearance as well, suggesting an emotional volatility underlying his comments.
Hunter didn’t stop there. He involved other media outlets in his tirade, labeling Devine and the British tabloid Daily Mail as “whores for money,” a rather ironic accusation given his history with questionable business dealings, particularly in countries like China. He reiterated, “I mean, they’re whores,” underscoring his disdain for their motives while neglecting to acknowledge the parallels one could draw to his own financial entanglements.
His comments turned even more chilling when he asserted that no one would mourn Devine when she passes away, culminating in the sentiment, “I don’t know anybody that’s going to be mourning her when she’s gone.” This remark not only aims to delegitimize her work but also hints at a deeper animosity that may stem from his frustrations with media coverage.
Reactions to Hunter’s remarks across social media illuminated the stark contradiction in his assertions. Commenters noted his lack of self-awareness, pointing out that his outpouring of bitterness seems to reflect more about his own issues than about Devine. Mollie Hemingway from The Federalist remarked that Devine should view Biden’s attack as a compliment to her reporting. Other observers, like journalist Kyle Becker, emphasized that Biden is revealing a “sociopathic side” through his denial and lack of accountability.
Hunter Biden’s latest comments have thus become a focal point, highlighting not only his troubled relationship with the press but also raising questions about his ability to reflect on his actions. The intensity of the backlash suggests a growing impatience from the public and notable figures alike, as more people become vocally critical of his attempts to deflect blame and lash out against those who report on his controversies.
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