President Donald Trump speculated that Hunter Biden might run for president in 2028, comparing his potential candidacy to that of scandal-plagued Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner. Trump suggested that if Platner could remain competitive despite numerous controversies, Biden might also fare well in a Democratic primary.
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.
The comments highlight Donald Trump's framing of political viability and controversy, using Hunter Biden and Graham Platner as examples to critique the Democratic party and President Biden's potential re-election prospects.