--- title: "Hunter Biden suggests 2028 presidential run in radio interview" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/hunter-biden-suggests-2028-presidential-run-in-radio-interview" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/hunter-biden-suggests-2028-presidential-run-in-radio-interview" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/hunter-biden-suggests-2028-presidential-run-in-radio-interview.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/hunter-biden-suggests-2028-presidential-run-in-radio-interview" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-09-06T14:45:50.494Z" source_reported: "2026-09-06T14:02:28.000Z" updated: "2026-09-06T14:45:50.494Z" trust_score: 76 critic_score: 87 hype_score: 30 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-06T15:45:09.684026+00:00" --- # Hunter Biden suggests 2028 presidential run in radio interview *The president's son said he might have to run for the White House, citing addiction and the rule of law.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 76 of 100, higher is better. Trust 76: multiple independent outlets name Hunter Biden and John Catsimatidis, give specific figure 50 million, and state interview details. - Craft 87 of 100, higher is better. Critic 87: provides context, quotes Biden, separates fact from comment, includes names and figures, and is clearly written. - Hype 30 of 100, lower is better. Hype 30: headline matches body, language is measured with mild emphasis but no clickbait. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Hunter Biden said he may have to run for president in 2028 during an interview with John Catsimatidis on WABC radio. - He stated his top priority would be the 50 million Americans struggling with addiction. - Biden did not commit to running and said he has not made a decision. - The interview aired on Sunday on WABC radio. Hunter Biden has suggested he might run for president in 2028. He made the remarks during an interview with John Catsimatidis on WABC radio's Cats Roundtable. The interview aired on Sunday. Biden stated that if he were to run, his primary focus would be the 50 million Americans struggling with addiction. He also mentioned adherence to the rule of law as a qualification for the presidency. However, Biden did not commit to a presidential campaign and said he has not yet made a decision. ## Coverage comparison ## What the coverage left out None of the right-rated digests mention Hunter Biden's specific comments about adhering to the rule of law as a presidential qualification, a detail included in the left-rated Irish Star's full report. ## Who covered it Shares of the 16 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 13% (2) - Centre: 24% (4) - Right: 63% (10) 18 of 34 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-06T15:45:09.684026+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 6 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-06T16:15:23.356Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The Irish Star and fakti.bg reported that Hunter Biden said he may have to run for president in 2028. Both outlets noted his stated priority of addressing addiction among 50 million Americans. The Irish Star also included Biden's comments on adhering to the rule of law as a presidential qualification and mentioned his previous discussions about a potential run on 'Real Time with Bill Maher'. ### Centre - News Facts Network, The Hill, UNILAD, and Hindustan Times reported that Hunter Biden is leaving open the possibility of a 2028 presidential run. The Hill noted speculation about the Democratic nominee. Hindustan Times highlighted Biden's statement, 'If I get your endorsement…'. UNILAD mentioned he had previously ruled out a run. News Facts Network and The Hill indicated he stopped short of announcing a campaign. ### Right - The Gateway Pundit, Protothema, Times of India, vz.ru, realnewsnow.com, news-pravda.com, EADaily, New York Post, and WABC reported on Hunter Biden's suggestion of a potential 2028 presidential run. The Gateway Pundit and New York Post used the term 'crackhead' to describe Biden. The New York Post also included the phrase 'little bit gay'. EADaily and Life.ru framed his potential candidacy around representing people with addictions. WABC's headline stated Hunter Biden would join John Catsimatidis on the radio show. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 2 - low: 3 - mixed: 7 - high: 4 - unknown: 18 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Thelocalreport.in](https://articles.thelocalreport.in/hunter-biden-to-run-for-president-in-2028-joe-bidens-son-drops-major-hint-if-i-get-your-endorsement) — Hunter Biden to run for president in 2028? Joe Biden’s son drops major hint, ‘If I get your endorsement…’ - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES - [Il Quotidiano del Sud](https://quotidianodelsud.it/2026/09/06/hunter-biden-apre-alla-corsa-per-la-casa-bianca-nel-2028-forse-dovro-candidarmi) — Hunter Biden Opens the Race for the White House in 2028: "Maybe I'll Have to Run" - [Javanews.al](https://javanews.al/hunter-biden-nuk-perjashton-kandidimin-per-president-ne-2028-mund-te-me-duhet) — Hunter Biden Doesn't Rule Out Running for President in 2028: I Might Have To - [Washington Examiner](https://washingtonexaminer.com/news/entertainment/4715323/hunter-biden-president-run-2028) — Hunter Biden says he 'may have to' run for president in 2028 - [albeu.com](https://albeu.com/lajme/bota/hunter-biden-nuk-e-perjashton-garen-presidenciale-te-vitit-2028-mund-te-kandidoj-per-shtepine-e-bardhe/1000279) — Hunter Biden Does Not Rule Out 2028 Presidential Race: I Could Run for the White House - [notizie.it](https://notizie.it/hunter-biden-apre-alla-corsa-per-la-casa-bianca-nel-2028-forse-dovro-candidarmi) — Hunter Biden Opens the Race for the White House in 2028: "Maybe I'll Have to Run" - [newsbiella.it](https://newsbiella.it/2026/09/06/leggi-notizia/argomenti/ultimora/articolo/hunter-biden-apre-alla-corsa-per-la-casa-bianca-nel-2028-forse-dovro-candidarmi.html) — Hunter Biden Opens the Race for the White House in 2028: "Maybe I'll Have to Run" - [periodicodaily.com](https://periodicodaily.com/hunter-biden-apre-alla-corsa-per-la-casa-bianca-nel-2028-forse-dovro-candidarmi) — Hunter Biden Opens the Race for the White House in 2028: "Maybe I'll Have to Run" Periodic Daily - [canaledieci.it](https://canaledieci.it/2026/09/06/hunter-biden-apre-alla-corsa-per-la-casa-bianca-nel-2028-forse-dovro-candidarmi) — Hunter Biden Opens the Race for the White House in 2028: "Maybe I'll Have to Run" - [Rec News | Lontani dal mainstream](https://recnews.it/2026/09/06/hunter-biden-apre-alla-corsa-per-la-casa-bianca-nel-2028-forse-dovro-candidarmi) — Hunter Biden Opens the Race for the White House in 2028: "Maybe I'll Have to Run" - [Calabria News](https://calabrianews.it/hunter-biden-apre-alla-corsa-per-la-casa-bianca-nel-2028-forse-dovro-candidarmi) — Hunter Biden Opens the Race for the White House in 2028: "Maybe I'll Have to Run" - [Giornale Radio](https://giornaleradio.fm/estero/hunter-biden-apre-alla-corsa-per-la-casa-bianca-nel-2028-forse-dovro-candidarmi) — Hunter Biden Opens the Race for the White House in 2028: "Maybe I'll Have to Run" - [turkiyegazetesi.com.tr](https://turkiyegazetesi.com.tr/dunya/hunter-bidendan-2028-secimleri-icin-surpriz-itiraf-trump-kuplere-binecek-1814192) — Hunter Biden Makes a Surprising Confession About the 2028 Elections! Trump Will Be Furious. - [The Gateway Pundit](https://thegatewaypundit.com/2026/09/former-crackhead-hunter-biden-says-he-may-have) — Former Crackhead Hunter Biden Says He ‘May Have to’ Run for President * The Gateway Pundit * by Cassandra MacDonald - [Remolacha - Noticias Republica Dominicana](https://remolacha.net/2026/09/hunter-biden-9) — Hunter Biden Announces He Could Run for President - [News Facts Network](https://newsfactsnetwork.com/news/hunter-biden-says-he-may-have-to-consider-2028-presidential-run) — Hunter Biden Says He ‘May Have to’ Consider 2028 Presidential Run - [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1874701/o-hader-baiden-anoigei-parathuro-gia-upopsifiotita-to-2028-isos-hreiastei-na-diekdikiso-ton-leuko-oiko) — Hunter Biden Opens Window for 2028 Candidacy – "I Might Have to Run for the White House" - [The Hill](https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6073586-hunter-biden-says-i-may-have-to-run-in-2028) — Hunter Biden: ‘I may have to’ run for president in 2028 - [NDTV Profit](https://ndtvprofit.com/world/hunter-biden-eyes-2028-presidential-run-joe-biden-s-son-drops-major-white-house-hint-12008971) — Hunter Biden Eyes 2028 Presidential Run? Joe Biden’s Son Drops Major White House Hint - [UNILAD](https://unilad.com/news/us-news/hunter-biden-president-run-282437-20260906) — Hunter Biden teases potential White House run despite previously ruling it out - [parismatch.com](https://parismatch.com/actu/international/hunter-biden-candidat-a-lelection-presidentielle-americaine-en-2028-si-jobtiens-votre-soutien-275268) — Hunter Biden Candidate in the US Presidential Election in 2028? "If I Get Your support..." - [Unknown](https://khabaronline.ir/news/2270604/%D9%BE%D8%B3%D8%B1-%D9%BE%D8%B1%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%B4%DB%8C%D9%87-%D8%A8%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%AF%D9%86-%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B2%D8%AF-%D8%B1%DB%8C%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA-%D8%AC%D9%85%D9%87%D9%88%D8%B1%DB%8C-%D9%85%DB%8C-%D8%B4%D9%88%D8%AF) — Biden's Controversial Son Is Running for President - [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/hunter-biden-to-run-for-president-in-2028-joe-biden-s-son-drops-major-hint-if-i-get-your-endorsement-101788677403222.html) — Hunter Biden to run for president in 2028? Joe Biden’s son drops major hint, ‘If I get your endorsement…’ - [Irish Star](https://irishstar.com/news/politics/hunter-biden-says-may-to-37632047) — Hunter Biden says he ‘may have to’ run for president in 2028 - [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/hanter-bayden-dopustil-chto-na-vyborah-budet-predstavlyat-zavisimyh-amerikantsev) — Hunter Biden Admitted that He Would Represent Dependent Americans in the Election. - [fakti.bg](https://fakti.bg/world/1079039-hantar-baidan-obmisla-vlizane-v-bitkata-za-belia-dom) — Hunter Biden Is Considering Entering the Race for the White House - [alsumaria.tv](https://alsumaria.tv/news/international/575176/%D9%87%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B1-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%AF%D9%86-%D9%84%D8%A7-%D9%8A%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%B4%D8%AD-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A6%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%83%D9%8A) — Hunter Biden Doesn't Rule Out Running for President of the United States. - [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/i-may-have-to-joe-bidens-son-hunter-hints-at-running-for-2028-us-presidential-elections/articleshow/133823287.cms) — 'I may have to': Joe Biden's son Hunter hints at running for 2028 US presidential elections - [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/9/6/1449215.html) — Hunter Biden Called the Electorate Who's Ready to Go to President. - [realnewsnow.com](https://realnewsnow.com/hunter-biden-says-he-may-have-to-run-for-president-during-radio-interview) — Hunter Biden Says He ‘May Have To’ Run for President During Radio Interview - Real News Now - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/usa/2026/09/06/2569760.html) — Joe Biden's son Hunter has not ruled out participating in the presidential race in 2028 - [EADaily](https://eadaily.com/ru/news/2026/09/06/syn-baydena-zayavil-chto-mozhet-poyti-na-vybory-prezidenta-kak-kandidat-ot-narkomanov) — Biden's Son Said He Could Go to the Presidential Election as a Drug candidate: - [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/09/05/us-news/hunter-biden-announces-he-may-have-to-run-for-president-during-radio-interview) — Hunter Biden announces he ‘may have to’ run for president during radio interview - [WABC](https://wabcradio.com/2026/09/04/hunter-biden-to-join-john-catsimatidis-on-wabc) — Hunter Biden To Join John Catsimatidis On WABC ## Questions **Did Hunter Biden announce he is running for president in 2028?** No, Hunter Biden stated he may have to run for president in 2028 and that he has not made a decision. He indicated his top priority would be addressing addiction in the US if he were to run. **Who did Hunter Biden speak with about a potential presidential run?** Hunter Biden spoke with John Catsimatidis on WABC radio's Cats Roundtable program. The interview aired on Sunday. **What are Hunter Biden's stated priorities for a potential presidential campaign?** Hunter Biden said his top priority would be the 50 million Americans struggling with addiction. He also mentioned adherence to the rule of law as a qualification for the presidency. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/hunter-biden-suggests-2028-presidential-run-in-radio-interview. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Hunter Biden suggests 2028 presidential run in radio interview", https://mediabias.news/politics/hunter-biden-suggests-2028-presidential-run-in-radio-interview