The short answer: Hunter Biden is the son of former President Joe Biden. A former attorney, lobbyist and businessman, he now describes himself as an artist, author and recovery advocate. He was convicted on federal gun charges and pleaded guilty to federal tax charges in 2024, and his father pardoned him that December. He appeared on The Pomp Podcast in October 2026.
A guest profile from The Pomp Podcast, hosted by Anthony Pompliano. Last updated: October 25, 2026.
Key takeaways
Hunter Biden is the son of former President Joe Biden and describes himself as an artist, author and recovery advocate.
He was convicted on federal gun charges and pleaded guilty to federal tax charges in 2024, and his father pardoned him on December 1, 2024.
He appeared on The Pomp Podcast in October 2026.
Who is Hunter Biden?
Hunter Biden is the second son of Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States. His X profile reads "Artist. Author. Recovery Advocate."
He has spoken openly about addiction. On The Pomp Podcast he said he got sober in 2019.
What is Hunter Biden working on now?
Writing. He publishes on Substack.
Art. He paints and has sold his work through a gallery.
Recovery advocacy. He talks about recovery as service to others.
What did Hunter Biden do before?
Law, lobbying and business. He worked as an attorney, lobbyist and businessman, according to Wikipedia.
Humanitarian work. On the show he talked about his past work with the World Food Program, the world's largest humanitarian organization.
Memoir. He published the memoir Beautiful Things in 2021.
Legal cases. In June 2024 a federal jury in Delaware convicted him on gun charges, and in September 2024 he pleaded guilty to federal tax charges in California, as AP reported.
Pardon. On December 1, 2024, President Biden granted him a full and unconditional pardon for offenses from January 1, 2014 through December 1, 2024, according to the statement and pardon. His father said Hunter had been "selectively and unfairly prosecuted."
What is Hunter Biden known for?
The laptop. A laptop he left at a Delaware repair shop in 2019 became a long-running political story. He later named his memecoin after it.
His legal cases and pardon. The charges and the pardon drew attention across the political spectrum.
Talking about addiction. He speaks publicly about addiction and recovery.
What does Hunter Biden think about bitcoin, crypto policy and politics?
These are his opinions as shared on The Pomp Podcast, not forecasts or advice.
Inflation. Asked about the case for holding bitcoin, he called inflation "basically a built-in tax on the American people." (October 2026 episode)
Remittances. He said his interest grew out of work at the World Food Program on digital wallets for refugee communities. He described fees of 10 to 15 percent on money sent home across borders as a tax, and said "Bitcoin in particular solves that."
Crypto under Biden. He said his biggest critique of his father's administration was its knee-jerk reaction to crypto as inherently criminal, which he called "very shortsighted."
Crypto under Trump. His biggest critique of the Trump administration, he said, is "the personal involvement of a sitting president of the United States in the industry to profit for himself and his family."
Politics. He said: "I have no interest in running for president. I have no interest in running for elected office." He called himself a proud Democrat but said he has no faith in the party's leadership.
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Where can I follow Hunter Biden?
Hunter Biden on The Pomp Podcast
Hunter Biden has appeared on one episode of The Pomp Podcast, released October 5, 2026. His October 2026 episode covered bitcoin, the laptop, Trump and what he plans to do next.
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Hunter Biden on Bitcoin, the Laptop, Trump & His Next Chapter, released October 5, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Hunter Biden?
Hunter Biden is the son of former President Joe Biden. He describes himself as an artist, author and recovery advocate.
Was Hunter Biden pardoned?
Yes. On December 1, 2024, President Biden granted him a full and unconditional pardon covering offenses from January 1, 2014 through December 1, 2024.
What was Hunter Biden convicted of?
A federal jury in Delaware convicted him on gun charges in June 2024, and he pleaded guilty to federal tax charges in California in September 2024. Both cases were covered by the pardon.
What is the LAPTOP memecoin?
LAPTOP is a memecoin Hunter Biden launched on the Base network in September 2026, named after his laptop. It fell about 99% from its peak on its first day.
Will Hunter Biden run for office?
On The Pomp Podcast he said he has no interest in running for president or any elected office.
How many times has Hunter Biden been on The Pomp Podcast?
Hunter Biden has appeared on one episode of The Pomp Podcast, released October 5, 2026.
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Last updated: October 25, 2026
Anthony Pompliano is an entrepreneur, investor, and author who serves as Chairman and CEO of Silvia, Inc (SVIA) and invests through Pomp Investments. He is the host of The Pomp Podcast, where he interviews founders, investors and economists about bitcoin, markets, AI and the economy.
This profile is based on his conversations with Hunter Biden on The Pomp Podcast and on the sources listed above.
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