Hunter Biden wrote on X that the U.S. is being deliberately divided by an "American oligarchy" that benefits from partisan conflict. He proposed a "New New Deal" focused on healthcare as a right, affordable housing, and an end to endless wars, and suggested an "AI dividend" to share the gains of artificial intelligence broadly. Biden criticized former President Donald Trump and called for accountability through "truth and reconciliation," framing the need for national honesty through his own recovery experience.
Hunter Biden: 'An American Oligarchy Is Deliberately Dividing the Country' — Proposes 'New New Deal' and an AI Dividend
Hunter Biden Says the U.S. Is Being Divided on Purpose by 'An American Oligarchy That Profits From the Fight'
Hunter Biden argues that the United States is not naturally divided along political lines, but is being intentionally split by powerful interests that profit from conflict. In a lengthy post on X (formerly Twitter) on July 18, 2026, he said months of conversations with Americans across the political spectrum and many who avoid politics led him to that conclusion.
"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. We are not a divided country. We are a country being divided, on purpose, by an American oligarchy that profits from…" — Hunter Biden (@HunterBiden), July 18, 2026
Biden accused wealthy elites of capturing government institutions, undermining public health, looting public resources and leaving ordinary Americans burdened with debt. He described those dynamics as the root causes of many of the country's economic and social strains.
Policy Agenda: A 'New New Deal'
To address the problem, Biden outlined what he called a "New New Deal." His priorities include recognizing healthcare as a human right, ensuring affordable housing for every family, and ending what he called "endless wars" overseas. He framed these proposals as structural remedies to the systems that allow concentrated wealth and power to thrive.
AI Dividend Proposal
With artificial intelligence becoming a larger part of the economy, Biden urged that its benefits be shared broadly. He proposed an "AI dividend" — a payment to every American funded by the economic gains from AI — arguing that the technology is built on "the whole of human inheritance" and should not be monetized for the benefit of a small elite.
He warned against allowing a handful of people to "play God" with technologies that shape society and called for policies that distribute AI's economic value more equitably.
Accountability and Reconciliation
Biden singled out former President Donald Trump and his administration for harsh criticism, accusing them of draining public resources and eroding social trust. "Donald Trump, his family, and his administration are robbing us blind," he wrote, asserting that they must be held accountable.
However, Biden emphasized that accountability should not mean revenge. He urged processes of "truth and reconciliation, not revenge," focused on systemic reform rather than retaliation between political factions.
Personal Framing
Drawing on his recovery from addiction, Biden framed the national challenge as one of naming and healing: "The question is not whether we will lose our democracy. The question is whether we will fight to take back what has already been stolen." He added, "I learned in recovery that you can't heal what you won't name. Neither can a country."
This piece originally appeared on Benzinga.com. © 2026 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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