Hunter Biden’s latest public remarks have triggered sharp reactions across the political spectrum and raised new concerns about his influence, judgment, and proximity to serious policy conversations. In a recent interview, Biden floated a hypothetical scenario in which, if he were president in “two, three, or four years,” he would threaten to invade El Salvador to retrieve illegal immigrants deported under President Donald Trump.
The comment was made in the same interview where Biden disparaged prominent Democrats—including George Clooney, David Axelrod, and Anita Dunn—and referred to both Trump and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele as “dictator thugs.” The remarks come at a time when Hunter Biden is already under scrutiny for multiple legal and ethical controversies.
Wow.
In a new unhinged rant, Hunter Biden says he would INVADE El Salvador if they refuse to send back violent, incarcerated, gang members to America.
This is the current state of the Democrat party.
** Language warning. pic.twitter.com/lF42s52HyM
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) July 21, 2025
The suggestion of launching a military invasion against a U.S. ally to reverse lawful deportations was met with disbelief and mockery. President Bukele responded with a viral jab: “Is Hunter Biden sniffing powdered milk?” The comment, posted on X, quickly garnered more than 1.2 million views and underscored the absurdity of the scenario.
Bukele, a popular figure in Central America, has recently cooperated with U.S. interests, including the rescue of American citizens detained in Venezuela. The idea that a sitting or future U.S. president would threaten El Salvador over criminal deportations defies diplomatic norms and legal precedent.
Is Hunter Biden sniffing powdered milk? pic.twitter.com/S1ulOhgN2L
— Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) July 21, 2025
Hunter Biden’s rhetoric also contradicted his father’s administration and alienated key Democratic figures, adding to tensions within the party. His lecture on “values” during the same interview was seen as especially tone-deaf, given his own history of legal troubles and personal misconduct.
The backlash was swift. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly, responding to media inquiries, delivered a blunt assessment: “Luckily for the American people, a house cat has a better chance of being President than Hunter.”
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— Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) July 21, 2025
Despite attempts by some to spin the interview as authentic or unscripted, the fallout has further distanced Hunter Biden from any credible public role. The segment has also deepened concerns among Democrats about the optics and political cost of his visibility during a contentious election season.