Hunter Biden unveils 'new new deal' as he accuses Trump family of 'robbing us blind'
WASHINGTON, DC: Hunter Biden delivered his most sweeping political statement since former President Joe Biden left office, launching a blistering attack on President Donald Trump while outlining what he called a "New New Deal" for America.
In a lengthy statement shared Saturday, July 18, Hunter Biden accused Trump, his family and his administration of "robbing us blind," arguing the country is being deliberately divided by an oligarchy that profits from political conflict.
The remarks mark a notable shift from his recent personal reflections to an expansive political manifesto touching on healthcare, artificial intelligence, economic inequality, and foreign policy.
I spent the last few months talking to people across the political spectrum, and to people who want nothing to do with politics at all. Here is what I learned.
— Hunter Biden (@HunterBiden) July 18, 2026
We are not a divided country. We are a country being divided, on purpose, by an American oligarchy that profits from…
Hunter Biden proposes 'new new deal'
Hunter Biden said he had spent months speaking with both politically engaged Americans and people who wanted "nothing to do with politics at all," concluding that the United States is "not a divided country" but rather "a country being divided, on purpose."
He blamed what he described as an American oligarchy for capturing government institutions, weakening healthcare, and saddling the country with debt.
As an alternative, he proposed a "New New Deal" centered on universal healthcare, affordable housing, and ending what he called "endless wars."
He also called for every American to receive a dividend from the AI economy, arguing that artificial intelligence was built using humanity's collective knowledge and should not benefit only a small group of powerful individuals.
Sharpest attack on Trump yet
The strongest language in Hunter Biden's statement was reserved for Trump and his administration.
"Donald Trump, his family, and his administration are robbing us blind, not just of our money, but of our faith in one another," he wrote, adding that they "have to answer for it."
He argued that the country's greatest challenge is not whether democracy will survive but whether Americans will fight to reclaim "what has already been stolen."
While sharply criticizing Trump, he also called for "truth and reconciliation, not revenge," saying the focus should be on changing the system rather than settling political scores.
Political reemergence draws attention
Hunter Biden has largely remained outside day-to-day political debate since his father's presidency ended, making the statement one of his most significant interventions in recent months.
Although he does not hold public office, Hunter Biden remains one of the Democratic Party's most recognizable political figures because of years of Republican scrutiny over his business dealings and legal troubles.
His latest message suggests he is seeking to reenter the national political conversation not through defending himself, but by advancing a broader ideological vision.
Whether the statement signals a sustained public role remains unclear. However, its combination of direct attacks on Trump and an ambitious progressive policy agenda has immediately drawn attention as Hunter Biden's clearest attempt yet to frame the country's political future beyond the Joe Biden presidency.
