Hunter Biden has opened up about a controversial confrontation he had with CNN anchor Jake Tapper, revealing that he angrily told Tapper to “go f–k yourself” during a particularly painful time in his life. This exchange reportedly occurred while his brother Beau Biden was dying from brain cancer in 2015.
In an interview with Breaker, Hunter recounted the intensity of the moment, where he felt Tapper’s repeated attempts to reach him were out of line given the distressing circumstances. “It would be impossible to forget or misremember something that upsetting and out of line during one of the toughest moments of my life,” the 55-year-old stated.
The tensions between Hunter and Tapper resurfaced when they encountered each other at the Super Bowl in 2018. Witnesses allegedly observed an uneasy interaction where Hunter suggested a physical confrontation, although the details of their dispute diverged significantly. Tapper has vehemently denied Hunter’s claims regarding the barrage of calls during Beau’s illness. In a statement, Tapper asserted, “At no point in my life have I ever called Hunter Biden — I’ve never even had his phone number.”
Despite the dispute over the calls, Tapper acknowledged the confrontation at the Super Bowl, clarifying that it was related to Hunter’s misunderstandings regarding coverage of his own personal issues, specifically allegations involving drug use and infidelity.
This exchange comes at a time when Tapper, who is promoting his new book, has made headlines for criticizing Hunter’s ethics and decision-making. Tapper described Hunter’s influence on the Biden family as “bizarre” and labeled him as “sleazy” and “demonstrably unethical,” citing incidents from Hunter’s life without having a close personal relationship with him, having only met a couple of times.
While this exchange continues to ignite debates about media ethics and personal boundaries during family crises, it underscores the complexities surrounding Hunter Biden’s public persona amid his family’s ongoing political endeavors. Hunter’s openness about his emotions during a difficult time reflects a personal struggle that many can relate to, showing that even public figures face profound challenges.
As the Biden family navigates these tumultuous waters, one can hope for personal growth and healing amid the ongoing scrutiny.