Hunter Biden admits he has 'no idea' how he is going to pay off his $15M debt

 

In a recently released long-form podcast interview, Hunter Biden spoke candidly about his current financial situation, admitting he has “no idea” how he will pay off what he estimates to be nearly $15 million in debt. The interview, which ran for several hours, offered a rare look into the financial and legal pressure he has faced over the past few years.

Now 55, the former attorney, memoir author, and artist made it clear that there is no safety net waiting for him. He emphasized that neither political power nor family wealth is coming to his rescue, noting that President Joe Biden entered the White House without generational wealth and left public service financially comfortable but far from ultra-rich.

A major factor behind Hunter Biden’s financial strain has been years of costly legal battles, many of which stem from politically charged disputes and lawsuits. In early 2024, he asked a federal judge to dismiss one such lawsuit after acknowledging that his income had sharply declined while his legal expenses continued to mount into the millions.

Court filings show that his two main income sources — art sales and his memoir — have slowed dramatically. Since late 2023, he reportedly sold only a single artwork, a stark contrast to the period immediately following his father’s election, when his creative work generated substantially higher earnings.

Adding to these challenges were personal setbacks, including displacement from his rental home due to California wildfires, further complicating his ability to maintain stability and consistent income.

What often gets lost in politically motivated coverage is a simple reality: Hunter Biden is not a government official, holds no public office, and has not been shielded from financial or legal consequences. Despite repeated claims in partisan media, there is no evidence of secret family fortunes or taxpayer-funded bailouts.

The interview ultimately painted a picture not of privilege, but of someone dealing with debt, declining income, and the long-term costs of being turned into a political target — a reminder that personal accountability and financial hardship can exist even inside the most scrutinized families in America.