Hunter Biden recently provided a direct update regarding the health of his father, former President Joe Biden. In a television interview, the younger Biden described his father’s current condition as debilitating, noting that the former president is suffering from stage-four prostate cancer that has metastasized into his bones.
During the discussion with BBC host Paddy O’Connell, Hunter Biden expressed regret that his father does not voice his pain more frequently. He described the experience of watching the former president navigate the illness as difficult. This update follows the medical diagnosis revealed by the elder Biden in May 2025, which occurred nearly a year after he withdrew from the 2024 presidential race.
Reflecting on the 2024 election cycle, the conversation moved to the June 2024 presidential debate against Donald Trump. Hunter Biden confirmed he watched the event alone and stated he was shocked by his father’s appearance and demeanor on stage. He suggested that the undiagnosed cancer at the time might have impacted the former president's performance, characterizing the event as an anomaly in his father’s public career.
Beyond health matters, the interview covered the presidential pardon granted to Hunter Biden in late 2024. Despite the controversial nature of the decision, Hunter Biden discussed his father’s motivation, which stemmed from concerns regarding potential political retribution by the incoming administration. While admitting that the pardon was widely criticized and presented challenges to his father’s legacy, Hunter Biden maintained that the concerns about political persecution were justified given the current climate.
This appearance marks a rare, candid moment for the former president's family as they navigate the aftermath of a turbulent political chapter. The discussion highlights the personal toll of public service and the complex intersection of family loyalty, legal controversy, and severe health challenges.