Hunter Biden just dropped a bombshell critique of his own father’s presidency, tearing into policies that many conservatives have long flagged as disastrous, as the New York Post reports.
In a sprawling five-and-a-half-hour interview on The Shawn Ryan Show released this week, Hunter Biden, 55, didn’t hold back, calling out President Joe Biden’s handling of immigration and the Afghanistan withdrawal as major missteps.
Let’s start with the border crisis, a topic that’s been a sore spot for years among those who value national security over open-door policies. During Joe Biden’s tenure, the Congressional Budget Office estimates a staggering 2.4 million immigrants entered the U.S. annually. A Goldman Sachs analysis pegs 60% of them as crossing illegally.
Hunter claimed the Biden administration had brokered a deal with Republicans for a comprehensive border bill, crafted by Sens. James Lankford (R-OK), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), and Chris Murphy (D-CT). But according to him, political interference derailed it. How convenient to blame others when the White House itself has argued legislation is the only fix, while others have used executive action to tackle unauthorized migration.
Speaking of immigration, Hunter offered a mixed bag of thoughts: "We need vibrant immigration." Fine, most agree a nation thrives on legal, orderly entry -- but then what? His follow-up reveals the frustration many feel with unchecked borders and misplaced priorities.
"But we don’t want immigrants that are coming here illegally, draining us of resources, and being prioritized above people that are actual, literal heroes, that are still recovering from 21, 20 years of endless war -- or anybody else in our society," Hunter said.
Then there’s Afghanistan, a withdrawal that still stings for anyone who honors our military’s sacrifice. Hunter didn’t shy away from the mess, acknowledging the necessity of ending a 20-year presence but slamming the execution.
The pullout’s darkest moment came with an ISIS-K suicide bombing at Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport, claiming the lives of 13 U.S. service members who were helping Afghans escape Taliban rule. It’s a gut punch to remember those heroes lost amid chaos that many argue was avoidable.
Hunter’s take? "Was an obvious f—ing failure," he bluntly stated, referring to the Afghanistan exit. Well, no argument there—when even family calls it a debacle, it’s hard to spin as anything but a leadership breakdown.
Yet, credit where it’s due, Hunter admitted the buck stops at the top. He noted his father’s belief that two decades in Afghanistan was enough for American involvement.
Host Shawn Ryan echoed the outrage felt by many veterans and patriots. "I cannot f—ing stand the way the Afghan withdrawal happened," Ryan vented. It’s a raw sentiment that resonates with anyone who watched those heartbreaking scenes unfold.
Hunter’s response was tepid at best, offering little beyond sympathy for the anger. He reiterated that his father acted from a place of wanting to end a prolonged conflict. But intent doesn’t mend the damage or honor the fallen with the dignity they deserved.
So where does this leave us? Hunter’s candor is a rare glimpse into internal dissent, but it also highlights a presidency struggling to justify its record on critical fronts like borders and foreign policy.
For conservatives, this interview fuels the argument that progressive policies often prioritize optics over outcomes, leaving taxpayers and troops to bear the cost.
It’s not about personal vendettas -- it’s about demanding accountability when resources are stretched, and lives are lost. Hunter’s words, while harsh, might just be the wake-up call some in Washington need.
