Hunter Biden Posts Suggest White House Run; Trump Says He Could Win, Cites Maine Candidate
President Trump told reporters Thursday that Hunter Biden might succeed in a 2028 Democratic primary if candidates with controversies like Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner remain competitive. Trump made the comments during an event on coal energy investments.
Washington ExaminerTrump made the remarks while answering questions at an event focused on administration investments in coal energy. He compared Hunter Biden's situation to that of Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate seeking to unseat incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in Maine.
"Hey, if the guy from Maine can do well," Trump said. The activity prompted speculation about a possible run for office. Trump noted that Hunter Biden has posted on social media and suggested he might run for president in 2028, though Trump said it was unclear whether the suggestion was serious.
"I would say his past is not the greatest," Trump said of Hunter Biden.
Trump also referenced James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas. He said if Talarico could succeed, Hunter Biden might as well. "I would say worse than him is the one from Texas that looks like Alfred E. Neuman," Trump stated. He said he did not detect cognitive decline at the time.
"No, not really. I mean, he was the same guy I've been watching for a long time," Trump said. " Trump added that something appeared to change for former President Biden during a later debate. >"President Biden is out promoting a new book this week. " — Reporter, June 2026 (Fox News) Fox News Digital reached out to representatives for former President Biden and Hunter Biden.
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