Hunter Biden made a joking reference to a future political campaign during a recent appearance on California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s podcast, adding another headline-generating moment to a conversation that touched on politics, media attention, and Biden’s public profile, as reported by The New York Post.

Newsom released a preview of the latest episode of his podcast, "This Is Gavin Newsom," featuring Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden.

In a teaser shared on social media, Newsom introduced his guest by jokingly referring to him as “Presidential candidate Hunter Biden.”

.@HunterBiden spent years being the story — now he's telling it.

Listen to our episode of my podcast tomorrow, June 12 at 9am PT. pic.twitter.com/hYAdZklxec — Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 11, 2026

Biden quickly played along with the remark.

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“Here’s the deal. I’ll run, but only as your VP,” Biden responded.

The exchange drew attention online as speculation continues regarding Newsom’s political future and the possibility of a 2028 presidential campaign.

Newsom, who has repeatedly faced questions about a potential White House bid, used the podcast appearance to discuss politics and current events with Biden.

According to video clips from the interview, Biden joked that the vice president’s residence “is a lot cooler” than the White House.

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The conversation also referenced comments President Donald Trump recently made about Hunter Biden.

Trump had suggested Biden “could do well” in a hypothetical 2028 presidential race while making remarks related to Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner.

“I had to give you a break for just one day,” Biden joked to Newsom, referring to the constant speculation surrounding the governor’s political ambitions.

During the interview, Biden suggested he intends to remain active in public discussions.

“They gave me a stage, and I’m going to use it,” he said.

According to reports, Biden also discussed several political figures and public personalities with whom he has disagreed, including Tucker Carlson and President Trump.

The interview reportedly included a discussion of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who has faced scrutiny over allegations involving past personal relationships and controversy surrounding a tattoo that became a campaign issue.

Biden argued that many Americans would struggle to pass what he described as a “show me your phone” test if every private communication were examined publicly.

“If that’s the standard by which we are going to judge people, particularly people in elected office,” Biden said, according to reports from the interview.

The podcast teaser generated a wide range of reactions online.

Critics questioned Newsom’s decision to feature Biden as a guest, while supporters argued that the appearance provided an opportunity to hear from a figure who has remained largely out of the public spotlight since his father left office.

In recent months, Biden has become more active on social media as he marks seven years of sobriety. Since returning to public platforms earlier this year, he has posted commentary about politics, media coverage, and aspects of his personal journey.

Biden’s legal issues have remained part of the public discussion surrounding him. In 2024, he was convicted of making false statements related to drug use on a firearm purchase form.

He also faced federal tax-related allegations. Former President Joe Biden later issued a pardon covering those matters near the end of his presidency.

Some of Biden’s recent social media activity has focused on political issues, including criticism of media figures and commentary on public policy matters.

The podcast appearance also reflects Newsom’s broader effort to expand the reach of his show.

The California governor has hosted guests from across the political spectrum, including conservative commentators and political figures, generating both praise and criticism from different corners of the political world.

Newsom has previously described the podcast as a personal project aimed at exposing himself to different viewpoints.

“I’m doing this selfishly because I want to learn. I want to get better in life, not just politics. And if I’m better in life, I’ll be better in politics,” Newsom told Politico.

With Newsom continuing to build his national profile and Hunter Biden returning more frequently to public conversations, the interview quickly became one of the most discussed political podcast appearances of the week.

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