Hunter Biden’s latest claim about the infamous laptop story demands a hard look. His assertion that the device central to a major 2020 controversy never existed raises eyebrows and reignites debate.
Hunter Biden, in an interview aired Monday on "The Shawn Ryan Show," told host Shawn Ryan that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani “concocted” the laptop tied to a bombshell October 2020 report, the Daily Caller reported.
During the discussion, Biden insisted, “What I can tell you about the laptop is that there is no laptop. That’s bullshit.” Well, that’s a convenient rewrite of a story already verified by multiple outlets, including the Washington Post and New York Times in 2022, as containing authentic data.
Biden doubled down, spinning a tale of international intrigue by claiming the laptop narrative predates any real evidence. He pointed to Lev Parnas and others allegedly hunting for digital dirt in Ukraine and Austria months before the Delaware repair shop owner, John Paul Mac Isaac, surfaced with the device.
“There is an actual physical laptop that somebody had, but the existence of the search for the laptop came before he was even a twinkle in Rudy Giuliani’s eye,” Biden argued. If true, this timeline suggests a premeditated smear, yet it dodges the hard fact that contents from the laptop were confirmed real, not fabricated.
This isn’t just a family drama; it’s a window into how information gets weaponized. Biden’s version paints him as a victim of a vast conspiracy, but verified emails and files tell a less flattering story of personal struggles and questionable dealings.
Back in October 2020, the Daily Caller News Foundation authenticated parts of the laptop’s contents. That validation was echoed by major publications two years later, undercutting any notion of a grand hoax.
Biden’s own words later in the interview don’t help his case, as he admitted, “There’s nothing in the laptop other than a record of me being a degenerate, a degenerate drug addict in my worst moment.” So, which is it—nonexistent or just embarrassing?
The public deserves clarity, not deflections. When platforms like Twitter locked accounts, including the New York Post’s, over the initial report, it fueled perceptions of censorship, and Biden’s dismissal now only deepens the skepticism.
While the laptop saga unfolds, Biden’s legal battles paint a fuller picture of accountability. A Delaware jury convicted him in June 2024 on three felony gun charges tied to a 2018 revolver purchase, followed by a guilty plea on federal tax charges in September 2024.
Then came the presidential pardon from his father, Joe Biden, on Dec. 1, 2024. Such a move, while legally within bounds, leaves a bitter taste for those who value equal application of justice over family ties.
These outcomes aren’t directly tied to the laptop, but they frame the man at the center of the storm. Public trust erodes when personal failings and political influence seem to collide with such impunity.
Hunter Biden’s attempt to rewrite the laptop narrative isn’t just about one device or one man. It’s a stark reminder of how truth gets buried under agendas, whether through social media suppression or carefully crafted denials.
Americans are tired of stories where accountability seems optional for the well-connected. If the laptop’s contents are real, as confirmed, then owning up to flaws would serve Biden better than spinning tales of fabrication.
Ultimately, this controversy reflects a deeper cultural battle over transparency and power. Let’s keep asking the tough questions, because glossing over inconvenient facts helps no one, least of all a nation hungry for integrity.
