Key facts
- Donald Trump suggested Hunter Biden could run for president in 2028.
- Trump compared Biden's potential candidacy to Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner.
- Platner faces multiple campaign controversies including alleged Nazi tattoo and drug use.
- Trump commented on President Biden's mental state after a meeting in November 2024.
President Donald Trump entertained the possibility of Hunter Biden running for president in 2028, suggesting that if scandal-plagued candidates like Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner can remain competitive, Biden might also have a chance. Trump made these remarks during an event focused on coal energy investment. He noted that Biden has been active on social media, sparking speculation about a political run. Trump contrasted Biden's potential candidacy with Platner's numerous controversies, which include a deleted Reddit account, a Nazi-linked tattoo, hard-drug use, sexting allegations, and reports of alleged behavior with ex-girlfriends. Trump also compared a potential Biden run to that of James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas. Separately, Trump commented on President Joe Biden's mental state, stating that during a meeting on November 13, 2024, Biden appeared the same as always, though he noted something might have happened to him during a debate. Trump added that Biden was 'never the sharpest guy' but seemed fine during their meeting.