In a recent interview on HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, Hunter Biden stated that he did not engage in any business activities while his father, Joe Biden, was president. However, he later acknowledged that he obtained a position with a Ukrainian energy company, Burisma Holdings, because of his father's name and connections.
During the conversation, Maher pressed Hunter Biden on his past business dealings, particularly his role on the board of Burisma from 2014 to 2019. Hunter Biden admitted that his father's political prominence was a factor in his being offered the position, saying, "I got the job because of my dad."
The interview, which aired on August 23, 2026, has drawn attention due to the apparent contradiction between his initial claim and his later admission. Hunter Biden has faced ongoing scrutiny over his foreign business dealings, though he has denied any wrongdoing.
Neither Hunter Biden nor his representatives have commented further on the interview. The White House has not issued a response to the remarks.
