Hunter Biden Blames Ambien for Joe Biden’s 2024 Debate Flop Amid Drug Test Drama

Sarah Johnson
July 23, 2025
Brief
Hunter Biden claims Joe Biden’s poor 2024 debate performance was due to Ambien and exhaustion, amid past drug test demands by Trump.
Last year, the political arena was buzzing with speculation and accusations as former President Joe Biden prepared to face off against Donald Trump in a highly anticipated debate. The tension wasn’t just about policy or performance—it took a bizarre turn when Trump and his allies demanded Biden take a drug test, alleging the use of performance-enhancing substances. The Biden campaign dismissed these claims as desperate lies, refusing to dignify the accusations with a direct response.
Fast forward to now, and the plot thickens with a surprising twist. In a candid and profanity-laced interview, Hunter Biden, the former first son, offered his take on his father’s faltering debate performance. He attributed it not to illicit enhancers, but to sheer exhaustion and a dose of Ambien, a sedative meant to help with sleep. Hunter painted a vivid picture of an 81-year-old man, worn out from globetrotting, stepping onto the stage looking like a 'deer in the headlights.' It’s a stark contrast to the narrative of calculated drug use that swirled before the debate.
The 2024 debate itself was a turning point—and not in Biden’s favor. His stumbles, slurred words, and apparent lapses in thought became a lightning rod for criticism. Even longtime Democratic allies, including heavyweights like George Clooney and David Axelrod, publicly urged Biden to step aside, amplifying concerns about his mental acuity that had already been simmering. A special counsel report earlier that year didn’t help, describing Biden as a 'sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.'
Hunter didn’t hold back in his recent interview, lashing out at those who turned on his father after decades of public service. His raw frustration raises questions about loyalty and the brutal nature of political judgment. Meanwhile, Trump’s camp, confident in their candidate’s 'elite stamina,' doubled down on the drug-test demands, framing Biden’s refusal as something to hide.
What’s clear is that the debate wasn’t just a clash of ideas—it became a spectacle of personal attacks and lingering doubts about fitness for office. As the dust settles, we’re left to ponder: in the high-stakes game of politics, how much do optics and whispers of frailty shape the narrative over substance?
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Editor's Comments
Well, folks, if politics is a circus, then the 2024 debate was the main act under the big top. Hunter Biden’s Ambien excuse for his dad’s performance is like blaming a clown’s tripping on sleepy pills instead of the oversized shoes. And Trump demanding a drug test? That’s rich—maybe he thought Biden was prepping for the Olympics, not the Oval Office. The real kicker? While everyone’s obsessing over pills and stamina, we’re sidestepping the bigger question: who’s actually got a plan to steer this ship? Pass the popcorn—and maybe a nap.
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