Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, has hinted that he might consider running for president in 2028, according to a recent interview with radio host John Catsimatidis. When asked directly if he had any plans to run, Hunter said, "If I get your [Catsimatidis] endorsement, I may have to." Earlier in the same conversation, he admitted he had not yet decided whether he would pursue the presidency. Hunter noted that the Democratic Party has a strong pool of potential candidates, including Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Newsom, who leads the most populous state in the U.S., has openly discussed his interest in running for president. In October 2025, he said he would be "lying" if he claimed he wasn’t considering a run for the White House after the 2026 midterm elections. Other names that have been mentioned as possible Democratic contenders include Senator Jon Ossoff, former Vice President Kamala Harris, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Hunter emphasized that regardless of who the nominee might be, he hopes the next president will commit to upholding the rule of law and supporting the constitutional republic. He added that he wants the next leader to focus on the needs of "the 50 million Americans that are still suffering sick ... with their addictions." In the interview, Hunter also reflected on his own struggles with substance abuse, acknowledging his past challenges while highlighting that he has now been sober for seven and a half years. His comments come amid growing speculation about who will represent the Democratic Party in the 2028 presidential election.