Hunter Biden slams father's presidency on immigration, Afghanistan failures
Brace yourself for a family feud that’s gone public in a way no one expected. Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, has unleashed sharp criticism of his father’s administration in a sprawling podcast interview, hitting on issues that have conservatives nodding in somber agreement.
In a five-and-a-half-hour chat on “The Shawn Ryan Show” released Monday, Hunter didn’t hold back. He branded the White House’s approach to immigration and the Afghanistan withdrawal as outright disasters.
Let’s dive into immigration first, a perennial hot-button issue. Hunter acknowledged the value of a strong system but slammed unauthorized border crossings as a serious drain on national resources.
Immigration Policy Criticized from Unexpected Source
He highlighted jaw-dropping stats—around 2.4 million entrants yearly, with 60% crossing illegally, according to Congressional Budget Office and Goldman Sachs reports. That’s a number that should make any fiscal conservative wince.
“We need vibrant immigration... But we don’t want immigrants that are coming here illegally, draining us of resources, and being prioritized above people that are actual, literal heroes,” Hunter said on the podcast. While his concern seems genuine, it only reinforces what the right has argued: open borders aren’t kindness, they’re a crisis.
Hunter also noted a bipartisan border bill, crafted by Senators James Lankford (R-Okla.), Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), had White House support. Yet, political interference scuttled it, leaving legislative fixes sidelined for executive overreach—a tactic conservatives often decry as dodging responsibility.
Afghanistan Exit: A Painful National Failure
Turning to Afghanistan, the withdrawal remains a bitter pill for many. Hunter called the pullout a glaring failure, pointing to the heartbreaking ISIS-K suicide bombing at Kabul’s airport that killed 13 U.S. service members.
“I think leaving Afghanistan was the right thing to do,” he conceded on “The Shawn Ryan Show.” But agreeing on the goal doesn’t absolve the catastrophic execution that left a nation stunned.
He didn’t shy away from pinning accountability either. “I can blame it on his generals... but the buck stops with him,” Hunter admitted, echoing a principle conservatives hold dear: leadership means owning the outcome.
Insider Critique Echoes Conservative Frustrations
For those on the right, this isn’t a mere family squabble—it’s vindication. The criticism validates long-standing conservative concerns about policies that seem detached from the realities facing everyday Americans.
Immigration reform can’t just be empty rhetoric; it demands real, enforceable solutions. Hunter’s frustration mirrors a broader sentiment: noble ideas don’t fix flawed systems.
The Afghanistan mess, meanwhile, isn’t just a policy blunder—it’s a profound breach of trust for veterans and military families. When even the president’s son labels it a failure, it’s tough to argue otherwise.
Time to Demand Accountability and Action
So, what’s the takeaway from this bombshell interview? Hunter’s bluntness offers a rare peek behind the curtain, but words alone won’t secure borders or honor the sacrifices of our troops.
Conservatives aren’t after apologies; they seek policies that prioritize American interests over progressive ideals. If the administration can’t deliver, this internal critique might spark the push for meaningful change.
Ultimately, Hunter’s words are a call to action, whether he meant them that way or not. Let’s hope the White House is listening—because the American people certainly are.






