Hunter Biden’s name popped up in a surprising place this week: on “The Joe Rogan Experience.” In a freewheeling conversation, Joe Rogan suggested that Hunter “could be president,” praising his intellect and emotional depth. The comment raised eyebrows, especially considering Hunter’s turbulent past and the sharp criticisms he has often faced.
Former President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, got rare praise from Joe Rogan, who called him “a lot smarter than people give him credit for.” During the episode, Rogan zeroed in on how articulate and self-aware Hunter sounded in a recent interview.
Rogan said Hunter’s discussion of addiction, especially crack cocaine, showed a deep understanding of brain chemistry and behavior. According to Rogan, few people talk about substance abuse with that level of insight.
But Rogan also made it clear that it wasn’t praise for drug use. It was recognition of how well Hunter could explain the mental grip of addiction. That kind of honesty, Rogan said, showed real intelligence and self-awareness. The tone may have been offbeat, but the respect was there.
Is Hunter Smarter Than His Father?
In one of the more provocative parts of the podcast, Rogan claimed that Hunter Biden might be “smarter than his dad when his dad was young.”
Joe / Instagram / Rogan, with typical bluntness, described Hunter’s interview as “the greatest crack advertisement of all time.” He meant that Hunter’s description of how drugs affect your thinking was vivid, almost persuasive.
The spark for Rogan’s praise was Hunter Biden’s candid talk with Andrew Callaghan. In the interview, Hunter opened up about his addiction and how he sees both major parties. It wasn’t polished, strategic, or unscripted.
In the Callaghan interview, Hunter didn’t just talk about addiction. He also took shots at Democratic strategists, calling out names like James Carville. It was blunt, even personal. And it didn’t sound like someone trying to earn party points.
However, Rogan didn’t push that idea directly, but the comparison hung in the air. Both Trump and Hunter Biden speak off the cuff, often triggering headlines and controversy. Whether or not that is enough for political success is another matter.
One moment in the interview stood out: Hunter suggested the U.S. might have to “invade” El Salvador to get back deportees. The comment was dramatic and probably not meant as policy, but it stirred reactions. It was raw and unfiltered.
Anna / IG / After Hunter Biden’s interview aired, Jesse Watters from Fox News called Hunter a “left-wing Trump.”
Watters saw the same unfiltered delivery, the same disregard for party rules, and the same habit of saying what others wouldn’t. When asked about Hunter’s comments, Democratic strategist James Carville didn’t engage. He dismissed the critiques as emotional and not really serious. That lack of response only added fuel to the fire.
The “Laptop Scandal” Still Hangs Over Him
Rogan hasn’t ignored the laptop story. He has talked openly about how media outlets seemed to sideline the story during key moments in past elections. That suspicion continues to shape how Hunter is viewed by Rogan’s audience.
Even as Rogan praised Hunter’s intellect, that older controversy lingered. It remains one reason why Hunter’s political future is far from certain, no matter how compelling he might sound in interviews.