Hunter Biden said he would accept a proposed cage match against Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump while promoting appearances on Andrew Callaghan's "Carnival" tour. Callaghan called the comment likely a joke but said he could help arrange the bout if the Trumps agreed. The report also revisits allegations about Biden's past business earnings (about $11 million from 2013–2018), subsequent federal gun and tax cases, and a controversial pardon issued by President Joe Biden in late 2024.
Hunter Biden Jokes He'd Take On Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump in a Cage Match
Hunter Biden, center, has challenged Eric Trump, left, and Donald Trump Jr., right, to a cage match. (Getty Images; USA TODAY Network)(Getty Images; USA TODAY Network)
Hunter Biden said he would be willing to face Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump in a cage match, making the remark while announcing upcoming appearances on YouTuber Andrew Callaghan's "Carnival" tour.
In a video shared on Callaghan's Channel 5 Instagram page, Biden said, "I think he's trying to organize a cage match, me versus Eric and Don Jr. I told him I'd do it, 100% in, if he can pull it off."
The Trump Organization, led by Donald Trump's eldest sons, and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Biden said he would appear at Carnival shows scheduled later this month in Phoenix, San Diego and Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Reaction And Context
Callaghan told USA Today he believed Biden's comment was "in jest," but added he would be "more than happy to facilitate" a match if the Trumps were "willing to engage Hunter in mutual combat." An attorney for Hunter Biden, Barry Coburn, declined to comment on the remark.
Hunter Biden has been a frequent target of former President Donald Trump, who repeatedly invoked him at rallies during the 2020 and 2024 campaigns. Trump has alleged that Hunter profited from his father's public service — claims Hunter Biden denies.
Business Dealings And Legal Troubles
Public records indicate Hunter Biden and his firm received roughly $11 million from 2013 to 2018 from business dealings tied to Ukrainian and Chinese energy companies. Biden has denied any illegal conduct related to those activities.
He later faced federal charges: a jury convicted him in a gun-related case and he pleaded guilty to certain tax charges. Both matters ended when President Joe Biden granted Hunter a pardon in late 2024, a move that prompted controversy because it came before sentencing in either case.
Biden has said the legal battles left him financially strained. Former attorneys have sued him for unpaid fees; in court filings his current counsel described him as "impecunious" (meaning having very little or no money).
By contrast, reports indicate Donald Trump's sons earned substantial sums during the first year of his second term, with estimates in the hundreds of millions that include cryptocurrency ventures involving foreign investment.
Note: This article was originally published on NBCNews.com and may be updated as new information becomes available.
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