Hunter Biden says he likes ‘woken up’ Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie

WASHINGTON, DC: Hunter Biden said he likes former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie, describing them as people who have “woken up,” during a preview of an upcoming interview with Tucker Carlson.

The comments came as Biden also gave a wide-ranging interview addressing his father, former President Joe Biden, his presidential pardon and his own history of addiction. The Carlson interview is scheduled to be released in full on Monday, August 10.

Hunter Biden in favor of Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie

Hunter spoke favorably of Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie, describing them as people who have “woken up” as both lawmakers have increasingly broken with President Donald Trump on key issues. “I like Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor Greene,” Biden said. “I like that there are people that have kind of woken up.”

Greene and Massie were both initially aligned with Trump at the beginning of his second term but have since then become outspoken critics of the president on several issues. Greene and Massie have both criticized the administration’s handling of the Epstein records and have opposed Trump’s Iran policy. Greene has also escalated her criticism of the president, calling him a “traitor” in June. 

Massie has also previously defended Hunter, including criticizing the 2024 federal gun case that resulted in his conviction on three charges. Greene, however, has been one of Hunter’s most vocal critics, as she showed the GOP-led House Oversight Committee a series of increasingly graphic, minimally censored pics of Hunter, stating, "this was prostitution." 

Biden’s remarks come as Greene, Massie, Carlson and other conservatives have increasingly criticized Trump, fueling speculation about a broader political realignment within parts of the Republican base. 

Hunter Biden discusses pardon and addiction 

Hunter has given a series of interviews in recent days. In a separate interview on Friday, August 7, Hunter discussed his father’s decision to pardon him in December 2024. Then-President Joe Biden granted his son a full and unconditional federal pardon covering his firearms conviction, a federal tax case and other federal offenses dating from 2014 through 2024.

Former President Joe Biden talks to his son, Hunter Biden, following the fireworks on the National Mall with former first lady Jill Biden and former second gentleman Doug Emhoff from the White House balcony during a 4th of July event on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2024 in Washington, DC (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Hunter acknowledged the decision had drawn legitimate criticism, while saying he remained grateful for his father’s intervention. “What would you have thought of my dad if he did not do that for me?” he said.

He also acknowledged that the pardon was “not good” for the American people, the Constitution or his father’s legacy, while arguing that Joe Biden acted out of concern that his son could face further prosecution under the incoming Trump administration.

Hunter also spoke openly about his addiction and its effect on his family. When asked whether his struggles had worsened his father’s health and quality of life, he answered, “Of course I did. That's what addiction does.”

He said the consequences extended beyond his father to his mother, children and other relatives, but credited Joe Biden with maintaining contact and support throughout his recovery. “My dad never let me off the hook, but what my dad did was always make it clear that when I was ready to come back, the door was open, and that he loved me just as much no matter what."