Hunter Biden wishes Joe Biden would drop out of the 2024 race
- Hunter Biden showed public support for his father's campaign decisions while expressing a desire for him to step back from the rigorous demands of the presidency.
- Joe Biden's poor debate performance in June 2024 and subsequent discussions led to increased pressure from Democrats for him to withdraw from the race.
- Ultimately, the combination of family concerns and political pressures resulted in Biden exiting the 2024 race.
In the United States, significant insights into Hunter Biden's influence during Joe Biden's 2024 presidential campaign have emerged, as documented in a forthcoming book by Jason Dawsey, Tyler Pager, and Isaac Arnsdorf. Leading up to his son's struggles, Joe Biden faced severe criticism following a poor debate performance in June 2024 against Donald Trump, resulting in his decision to exit the presidential race by July 2024. During this turbulent time, Hunter Biden was actively engaged in his father's campaign, participating in strategy calls and helping shape key decisions, reflecting a close dynamic influenced by concern and familial ties. Hunter's involvement became increasingly visible to both the public and campaign staff. After witnessing his father's disappointing debate, Hunter expressed genuine concern for Joe’s well-being, indicating a disapproval of the time-consuming demands of the presidency on their personal relationship. This moment of vulnerability was highlighted when Hunter said he would