Hunter Biden X Account Debut Gets Brutal Welcome From Republicans

A newly active X account using Hunter Biden’s name drew mockery from Republican lawmakers and conservative social media figures after posting its first public message Tuesday, as reported by Fox News.

The account, @HunterBiden, posted, “I’m Hunter Biden. You’ve never actually heard from me.”

I’m Hunter Biden. You’ve never actually heard from me.

— Hunter Biden (@HunterBiden) May 19, 2026

The account’s profile identifies him as “Artist. Author. Recovery Advocate.” Fox News Digital reported that it contacted X and Hunter Biden’s art gallery to verify whether the account belongs to the former president’s son, but did not receive confirmation.

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The account has gained thousands of followers and interactions since its first message was posted on Tuesday.

Fox News Digital reported that the account was first created in 2013, but only posted its first public message this week.

Hunter Biden’s art gallery website is linked to the X account, while the gallery website also links to the X account, a YouTube page, and a Substack account.

Republican lawmakers quickly responded to the post.

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“Your laptop’s reputation precedes you,” Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn wrote in response to the account.

Your laptop’s reputation precedes you. https://t.co/mgak41tVqg

— Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) May 19, 2026

“We’ve heard plenty,” Republican Indiana Sen. Jim Banks wrote.

We’ve heard plenty https://t.co/B9GQ8JM48y

— Senator Jim Banks (@SenatorBanks) May 19, 2026

Other social media users also responded, with some referring to Hunter Biden’s past controversies and others joking about a possible future political run.

“Oh, this oughta be good,” conservative commentator Nick Sortor wrote in an X response.

Oh this oughta be good

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 19, 2026

Fox News contributor Mary Katharine Ham wrote, “Very real chance he doesn’t remember that we have, in fact, heard from him in hours of podcasting before now.”

Very real chance he doesn’t remember that we have, in fact, heard from him in hours of podcasting before now. https://t.co/R3tgn8bMMV

— Mary Katharine Ham (@mkhammer) May 19, 2026

“The 2028 Dark Horse Candidate,” one X user wrote, while another added, “He’s running.”

The 2028 Dark Horse Candidate https://t.co/HTR1iFQAEm

— Spinachbrah (@basedspinach) May 19, 2026

“Trust me, we’ve heard and seen ENOUGH from you,” Republican Missouri Rep. Jason Smith added.

Trust me, we’ve heard and seen ENOUGH from you. https://t.co/JT0UmtwyQC

— Rep. Jason Smith (@RepJasonSmith) May 19, 2026

Hunter Biden, 56, has returned to public attention while trying to rebuild his image after years of controversy involving drug addiction, legal trouble, and scrutiny of his personal life.

Hunter Biden has been involved in controversies related to foreign business dealings, tax and gun charges, and scrutiny tied to his family’s political connections.

Before leaving office, former President Joe Biden pardoned Hunter Biden for any offense he “has committed or may have committed” from Jan. 1, 2014, to Dec. 1, 2024.

In September 2024, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to nine federal tax charges in California involving a scheme to evade more than $1.4 million in taxes from 2016 to 2019.

In June 2024, he was also convicted in Delaware of lying on a federal form about his drug use to purchase a firearm in 2018.

Hunter Biden published “Beautiful Things: A Memoir” in 2021, detailing his battle with severe substance abuse and family tragedies from his own perspective.

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