Hunter Biden told Tucker Carlson that in 2019 supporters of Donald Trump chased his then-pregnant partner from their home and ran her off the road, an incident he used to warn of rising political extremism. He called Mr. Trump an "existential threat" and said the harassment continued until Secret Service protection after the 2020 election. Mr. Biden also defended recent media appearances and acknowledged his presidential pardon complicated his father's legacy.
Hunter Biden Says MAGA Supporters Chased Pregnant Partner From Home, Calls Trump an 'Existential Threat'
Hunter Biden with his wife Melissa, whomhesays was hounded by Maga supporters - Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
Hunter Biden told an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson that supporters of Donald Trump once chased his then-pregnant partner from their home in 2019 — an episode he cited as evidence of a rising tide of political extremism that has personal consequences for his family.
In the interview, Mr. Biden accused President Trump of stoking extremist behaviour and described his politics as "the one existential threat that I think we all face as a country," likening it to a disease that has spread "from a local epidemic to a pandemic." The 56-year-old has openly discussed his past struggles with crack cocaine addiction and has frequently been the target of attacks by Mr. Trump and his allies.
"They chased her in a car and literally ran her off the road," Mr. Biden recounted, saying the men wearing "bullhorns and MAGA hats" pounded on the door and forced his partner to flee. The couple later left their home in the middle of the night seeking safety.
Harassment, Security And The Pardon
Mr. Biden said the harassment continued until his father, Joe Biden, won the 2020 presidential election and he was placed under Secret Service protection. He also referenced Mr. Trump's repeated taunt, "Where's Hunter?", used during the impeachment inquiry into President Biden, which intensified public scrutiny of Hunter Biden's overseas business dealings.
Maga fans wait for Donald Trump to arrive lkast month in Medora, North Dakota - Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
Near the end of his father's term, Hunter Biden was pardoned after being found guilty of illegal firearm possession. He has since acknowledged that the pardon complicated President Biden's legacy.
Media Tour And Cross-Party Interactions
The Carlson interview is part of a broader media tour that has brought Mr. Biden back into public view and fuelled speculation about a possible political future. He defended appearances on shows hosted by commentators such as Candace Owens — saying, "I love Candace" — and emphasised that he can like or engage with people even if he does not fully agree with their programmes.
Mr. Biden also named Republicans who have publicly broken with Mr. Trump, including Representative Thomas Massie and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling them figures who have "kind of woken up." He said his willingness to speak with figures across the political spectrum has drawn heavy criticism.
Context And Takeaways
The account provides a personal perspective on the broader debate over political violence and the escalation of partisan rhetoric in the United States. Whether taken as an illustration of intimidation or as part of a contentious media strategy, the episode underlines how political disputes increasingly intersect with private lives.
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