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Hunter Biden

Hunter Biden is an American businessman, lawyer, and artist, and the second surviving son of former U.S.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Hunter Biden is an American businessman, lawyer, and artist, and the second surviving son of former U.S. president Joe Biden. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, in 1970, he has drawn public attention for his business career, personal struggles with addiction, and federal investigations and prosecutions related to firearms and taxes, both of which were later pardoned by his father in December 2024.

Early life and family

Hunter Biden was born on February 4, 1970, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Joe Biden and Neilia Hunter Biden. He is the second surviving son of Joe Biden. He studied law and later worked in business and public-facing roles.

Career

Hunter Biden worked as a lawyer, lobbyist, investor, and businessman, and later became active as an artist. He served on the board of Burisma Holdings from 2014 to 2019 and was a founding board member of BHR Partners in 2013. These board positions became politically controversial.

In 2023 and 2024, Hunter Biden faced federal investigations and charges involving taxes and firearms. According to Britannica and the New York Times, he was convicted or pleaded guilty in those matters before receiving a presidential pardon from his father, Joe Biden, in December 2024.

Public controversy

Hunter Biden has been a frequent subject of political scrutiny, especially over his business dealings, the contents of a reported laptop, and claims made by opponents of his father. Reporting from BBC and Time notes that many allegations were disputed or not publicly proven. He has acknowledged a long struggle with addiction.

Key facts

  • Hunter Biden is the second surviving son of former U.S. president Joe Biden and was born in 1970 in Wilmington, Delaware.
  • He has worked as a lawyer, investor, businessman, and artist.
  • He served on the board of Burisma Holdings from 2014 to 2019 and was a founding board member of BHR Partners in 2013.
  • He faced federal charges for firearms and tax matters in 2023 and 2024, then received a pardon from his father in December 2024.
  • He has publicly acknowledged a long struggle with addiction.
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Canadian context

Hunter Biden has been closely followed in Canada because controversies around the Biden family have been reported widely by Canadian media, and his legal and political issues have also been part of broader U.S.-Canada political coverage. [3][13]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hunter Biden?
Hunter Biden is an American businessman, lawyer, and artist, and the son of former U.S. president Joe Biden. He has been widely known for both his career and the controversies surrounding him.
What did Hunter Biden do?
He worked in law, investment, and business, served on the boards of Burisma Holdings and BHR Partners, and later became active as an artist. He also became the subject of federal investigations and prosecutions.
Is Hunter Biden under investigation?
As of the sources provided, he was investigated by the U.S. Justice Department and faced federal charges in 2023 and 2024, but he later received a pardon from his father in December 2024.
Hunter Biden laptop?
The “Hunter Biden laptop” refers to reporting and disputes over a laptop said to contain his data and messages. It became a major political story in 2020 and has been tied to claims about his business dealings and personal conduct.
Hunter Biden net worth?
The provided sources do not give a verified current net worth. Public estimates have varied widely, and no single authoritative figure is established in the sources here. []
Hunter Biden art?
Hunter Biden has worked as an artist and sold paintings through a New York gallery, which drew public attention because of his family connections and legal controversies.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter_Biden
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, family relation, Burisma and BHR board roles, occupation.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hunter-Biden
    Supports: Biography, occupation, federal investigations, convictions, and pardon.
  3. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55805698
    Supports: Early life and family background.
  4. Time — https://time.com/6254861/hunter-biden-laptop-investigations-charges/
    Supports: Laptop controversy, investigations, business dealings, and art sales.
  5. The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/article/hunter-biden-legal-troubles-timeline.html
    Supports: Legal timeline, convictions, plea, and pardon.
  6. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/world-54553132
    Supports: Justice Department investigation into finances and business dealings in China and Ukraine.