Hunter Biden, 56, discussed his addiction struggle and recovery in an interview with Candace Owens, stating that total exposure of his digital footprint—including stolen text messages and pictures—forced him into a choice between getting out of bed to live or dying.
Recovery and Sobriety
According to the interview, Hunter has been sober since June 1st, 2019, and stated that he is “clean and sober, verifiably so, by the Bureau of Probation,” which he said drug tested him for two years. He acknowledged having “done horrible things in addiction in terms of what I did in terms of my relationships and decisions,” particularly regarding being present for people he loves.
Response to Cocaine Allegation
When asked if the cocaine previously found at the White House in 2023 was his, Hunter denied the allegation, stating he was not present at the visitor’s entrance where it was found.
Overcoming Fear and Finding Purpose
Hunter indicated that something “broke me in a good way,” explaining that he no longer has fear as a result of his experience. He stated he now has a “community of people” he genuinely wants to “be of service to” on his path of sobriety. He reflected that “maintaining sobriety in that kind of pressure cooker is often the thing that triggers you,” but emphasized his commitment to recovery.
Context on Addiction Stigma
Owens shared that many men quietly suffer with addiction but don’t speak about it, and acknowledged her own past critiques of Hunter, saying she initially believed that money and connections would remove someone from addiction struggles. She expressed regret, stating she felt “shitty” that she “didn’t even consider” that addiction is “a very relatable thing.”
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