Hunter’s Huge Slip-Up May Explain Biden’s Debate Performance Disaster, or Not? [WATCH]

Hunter Biden stated during a recent interview that his father, President Joe Biden, was given Ambien before the first 2024 presidential debate against then-candidate Donald Trump, raising new questions about the President’s physical and cognitive condition during the campaign, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

The revelation came during a profanity-laced appearance on Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan, where Hunter Biden criticized both the Trump administration and members of the Democratic Party.

While attacking immigration policies and prominent Democratic figures, Hunter made a reference to his father’s preparation for the debate, claiming fatigue and medication impacted the President’s performance.

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“He flew around the world. He’s 81 years old. He’s tired. They give him Ambien to be able to sleep, and he gets up on the stage and looks like a deer in the headlights,” Hunter Biden said in the interview.

Hunter Biden suggests his father was drugged up before the infamous CNN debate: “He flew around the world. He’s 81 years old. He’s tired. They give him Ambien to be able to sleep and he gets up on the stage and looks like a deer in the headlights.” pic.twitter.com/if6rmmuTMP

— TheBlaze (@theblaze) July 21, 2025

There has been no public acknowledgment from the White House or President Biden’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, that the President has ever been prescribed or administered Ambien, a sedative commonly used to treat insomnia.

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President Biden’s performance in the June 2024 debate against Trump drew immediate concern from political observers and voters.

Despite spending several days preparing at Camp David ahead of the event, Biden’s delivery during the debate was marked by pauses, incomplete thoughts, and difficulty articulating responses.

The debate fueled concerns over his age and mental fitness, particularly after moments where he appeared disoriented and had to be assisted offstage.

CLEAN VIDEO: Nurse Jill escorts Crooked Joe Biden off the stage after his humiliating debate performance pic.twitter.com/m4gj5O1DxC

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) June 28, 2024

The fallout from the debate led to mounting pressure within the Democratic Party. After nearly a week of internal discussions and a wave of anonymous reports questioning Biden’s ability to continue, he formally announced on July 21 that he would drop out of the 2024 presidential race.

Biden made the announcement in a statement posted to X, writing that it was in the best interest of the country and the party. He formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.

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— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024

The White House has not responded to Hunter Biden’s specific claim about Ambien usage. Calls for transparency surrounding the President’s health and medical treatment are expected to increase following the remarks.

Hunter Biden’s interview has already gained traction online and is likely to intensify scrutiny over the handling of President Biden’s debate preparation and public appearances leading up to his decision to exit the race.

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