Crack binges, laptop from hell & Hunter 2028… 5 most bizarre moments from Hunter Biden's rambling three hour interview
The son of Joe Biden addressed the infamous laptop from hell, his publicised crack binges and even suggested he may run for President in 2028.
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Hunter sat down for the lengthy chat with popular YouTuber Andrew Callaghan.
His rare interview with Channel 5 comes after Callaghan, known for documentary-style independent journalism, told his subscribers it would be the "craziest interview ever."
Hunter, who has recently fallen into financial trouble, said he was interested in speaking to Callaghan after they met through mutual friends because he enjoyed his interview style.
In the chat, he opened up on his dad's final few turbulent months in office as well as the laptop leak which the Biden team initially blamed on Russia.
He even threatened to invade El Salvador amid plans to run in the 2028 US presidential election.
The interview soon turned fiery as Hunter blasted Hollywood legend George Clooney as he raged "f***" him".
And he again hit out at his his dad's political rival in President Donald Trump as he labelled him a "f***ing dictator".
THE 'WHITE' HOUSE
One of the first and most notable topics he addressed was the 2023 White House drug scandal.
For two years, speculation has grown over who left a mystery bag of cocaine in the West Wing.
Hunter - whose dad was in charge at the time of the dime-sized bag being discovered - has long been viewed by the public as a prime suspect despite his constant denials.
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He has never been formally accused by investigators as they initially closed the case within just 10 days.
But President Donald Trump has made several remarks in recent months - even directly saying he is convinced they belong to "either Joe or Hunter".
The 55-year-old does have a history of substance abuse and was addicted to crack for years.
Hunter readdressed the rumours after the FBI announced they would reopen the case just weeks ago.
He said: "I have not touched a drop of alcohol or a drug, and I'm incredibly proud of that.
"Why would I bring cocaine into the White House and stick it into a cubby outside of the situation room in the West Wing?"
RELATIONSHIP WITH DRUGS
Hunter also spoke about his murky history with drugs as he casually addressed his addiction.
At one point he even detailed how easy it is to make crack cocaine at home.
And explained why he believes alcohol is actually more dangerous than crack based on his experiences.
He said: "I was drinking so much alcohol, almost a handle of vodka a day.
"And alcohol is the most destructive drug, not just to your body, but it puts you in more danger than any other drug that I've ever experienced."
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He continued: "And then you add on top of that the amount of crack that I was using at the time.
"And crack cocaine, in terms of your physical health, is not as dangerous as the situation that you put yourself in to be able to obtain it.'
Hunter was found guilty of three felony gun charges in June 2024 after he lied about his drug use on a federal background check form.
Then, in December 2024, then-President Joe Biden issued a full pardon to his son, throwing out his gun conviction and potential sentence.
HUNTER 2028
Hunter has never formally stepped into a political role like his father despite being in and around the White House a lot during Joe's four year term.
But he hinted to Callaghan that following in his family's footsteps may be on his mind in the future.
When quizzed about Trump's deportation program to El Salvador, Hunter hit out the presidents of both countries as he announced what he would do if he was in charge of the US.
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He said: "I'll tell you what, if I became President in two years from now, or four years from now, or three years from now, I would pick up the phone and call the f***ing president in El Salvador and say, 'You either f***ing send them back or I'm gonna f***ing invade'.
"It's a f***ing crime what they're doing. He's a f***ing dictator thug."
When asked who he was insulting - Trump or Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele - Hunter replied both.
GEORGE CLOONEY RANT
During the interview Hunter also went on a foul-mouthed rant against acting icon George Clooney.
The 64-year-old star was one of the leading Democrat figures who called for Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race.
Clooney made several public comments on Biden's health last year around the same time Joe failed to recognize Clooney at a fundraiser despite the A-list actor being stood right in front of him, according to insiders.
Witnesses called it a "startling" moment as an aide to Biden was forced to intervene multiple times to remind Biden who the Hollywood icon was.
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Despite Joe handing over the reigns to VP Kamala Harris, Hunter is yet to accept Clooney's scathing criticism of his dad.
He launched into an attack on the Ocean's star saying: "F*** him, f*** him and everybody around him.
"F***ing George Clooney is not a f***ing actor. He is a f***ing, like, I don't know what he is. He's a brand."
LAPTOP WOES
Hunter has been haunted by the dramatic fallout of his personal information and picture being leaked for years now.
He left a laptop at a Delaware repair shop in 2020 and it soon became a political grenade during his dad's election trail.
The laptop detailed his sordid drug-fuelled orgies and international business dealings - and contained sexually explicit images.
It's hard drive contained a great number of emails, texts photos, and documents between Hunter, his family, and his associates detailing his business dealings in Ukraine and China.
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The FBI launched an investigation into Hunter over the incriminating files.
But Hunter told Callaghan the laptop doesn't actually even exist.
He added that those looking into it are simply falling down "rabbit holes" which have been created by Hunter's so-called enemies.
He claimed that these people have created enough buzz online around the words "Hunter Biden laptop" that people now automatically see only the negatives around him.
Hunter added: "None of it bears any resemblance to reality."
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