Hunter Biden jokes about being "48 percent gay" on podcast interview
Hunter Biden told the Luke Beasley Show that he considers himself about 48 % gay, framing the comment as a joke during a lengthy interview.
During a nearly 90-minute appearance on the Luke Beasley Show podcast, Hunter Biden was asked directly about his sexual orientation. He responded that he is "a little bit" gay and gave a numeric estimate of about 48.6 % gay, later tweaking the number to 48.5 % and then back to 48.5 % again. The host also inquired about his type, to which Biden said a more masculine partner would be his preference if he were gay.
The interview referenced his personal life, mentioning his 2019 marriage to Melissa Cohen, which followed a 2017 divorce from his former wife Kathleen Buhle, with whom he has three daughters. The segment was posted online on August 16 and has drawn attention for its unconventional discussion of the former first son’s self-identified sexuality.
Why it matters
The remarks highlight how a high-profile political figure uses humor to address personal topics in a public forum.
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