'We're all doomed': Internet shreds Hunter Biden after he says 'future of democracy' hinges on his sobriety

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: In a rare interview published on Monday, February 26, Hunter Biden, the first son of President Joe Biden, insisted that the future of democracy was hinging on his sobriety.

The embattled 54-year-old delved into his personal struggles with addiction, his commitment to sobriety, and the weight of familial expectations amidst a tumultuous political landscape.

Speaking to Axios, Hunter stressed the profound significance of maintaining his sobriety, saying, "I have something much bigger than even myself at stake."

Personal battle amidst political turmoil

Acknowledging the pivotal role his health plays in his father's anticipated 2024 election battle against former President Donald Trump, Hunter Biden underscored the broader implications, asserting, "We are in the middle of a fight for the future of democracy."

Reflecting on his journey to recovery, he articulated the intrinsic connection between self-worth and sobriety, noting, "You have to believe that you're worth the work, or you'll never be able to get sober."

“Maybe it’s the ultimate test for a recovering addict — I don’t know,” he went on. “I have always been in awe of people who have stayed clean and sober through tragedies and obstacles few people ever face. They are my heroes, my inspiration.”

Hunter, who has weathered two federal indictments and scrutiny surrounding his foreign business dealings, including a House impeachment inquiry, has consistently framed his addiction as both a personal struggle and a shield against political attacks.

Defending himself against allegations of financial misconduct and leveraging his father's position, he declared, "In the depths of my addiction, I was extremely irresponsible with my finances. But to suggest that is grounds for [an] impeachment inquiry is beyond absurd."

Hunter claimed that his father had never been “financially involved” in his international business affairs, which entailed dealings with individuals from Ukraine, China, Russia, Mexico, and Kazakhstan. These associates later paid substantial sums to Hunter and his brother James Biden.

Hunter made a surprise appearance before the Oversight panel as they deliberated a contempt of Congress vote against him, eventually agreeing to a closed-door interview.

The House impeachment inquiry revealed bank records and testimony showing that Hunter and James introduced then-Vice President Joe Biden to foreign associates before securing lucrative deals. The Oversight Committee uncovered checks from James to Hunter totaling $240,000, coinciding with the timing of certain deals.

The impeachment investigation scrutinized any potential benefits the president might have derived from his son and brother's foreign influence activities, while separate federal probes led to gun and tax fraud charges against Hunter in Delaware and Southern California.

Special counsel David Weiss initially offered Hunter a probation-only plea deal, but it fell apart in federal court due to concerns about the extent of immunity granted for potential additional crimes committed during Hunter's addiction struggles, per the New York Post.

Despite facing intense public scrutiny, Hunter Biden expressed admiration for individuals who have navigated similar challenges, describing them as "heroes" and a source of inspiration. He thanked his family for helping him “make it through that fight clean and sober, and I feel a responsibility to everyone struggling through their own recovery to succeed.”

“I don’t care whether you’re 10 years sober, two years sober, two months sober or 200 years sober — your brain at some level is always telling you there’s still one answer,” the younger Biden said.

“Embrace the state in which you came into recovery — which is that feeling of hopelessness which forces you into a choice. And then understand that what is required is that you basically have to change everything,” he added.

Social media backlash

The first son, however, was trolled on social media after he implied that the "future of democracy" hinges on his sobriety.

"Then there will be no democracy," one posted on X.

"We're all doomed," another quipped.

"His ego is as big as his fathers," a comment read.

"He's a legend in his own mind," someone else quipped.

"This guy needs to fade off into the sunset…" another chimed in. 

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