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Hunter Biden Accuses Father of Using Ambien During Disastrous Debate

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Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, claimed in a recent interview that his father was taking the sleep medication Ambien before a highly criticized debate with Donald Trump in 2024. According to Hunter, Joe Biden's use of Ambien, which had not been previously reported, contributed to his poor performance on stage, where he struggled to complete his thoughts and made several embarrassing gaffes.

During the interview, Hunter Biden unleashed expletive-laced attacks targeting prominent Democrats who called for his father to drop out of the race, including actor George Clooney, Democratic strategists James Carville and David Axelrod, and former White House adviser Anita Dunn. Hunter Biden suggested that his father's age and the efforts to portray him as unfit for office were fueled by the president's performance on stage, which he described as a "deer in the headlights."

Hunter Biden's claims have sparked speculation about the role of Ambien in Joe Biden's debate performance. Ambien, also known as zolpidem, is used to treat insomnia by helping users fall asleep quicker and stay asleep. The medication has gained notoriety in recent years due to its potential for side effects, including memory loss and confusion. A statement from a spokesperson for the former president declined to comment on Hunter Biden's remarks.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hunter Biden accused his father, Joe Biden, of taking Ambien before a disastrous debate with Donald Trump in 2024, which he claimed contributed to the president's poor performance on stage.
  • The debate performance, which featured Joe Biden struggling to complete his thoughts and making several embarrassing gaffes, led to calls from top Democrats for the president to drop out of the race.
  • Hunter Biden unleashed expletive-laced attacks targeting prominent Democrats who called for his father to withdraw, including George Clooney, James Carville, and David Axelrod.
  • Anita Dunn, a key member of Joe Biden's inner circle, was not among those targeted by Hunter Biden's attacks.
  • Joe Biden's schedule before the debate included a trip to Italy for a G-7 summit and a trip to Los Angeles for a fundraiser co-hosted by Clooney.

Statistics:

  • Joe Biden is 82 years old.
  • Hunter Biden is still under investigation for federal gun charges.
  • Joe Biden held six days of debate prep at Camp David before his daughter-in-law's guns trial.
  • Prominent Democrats, including George Clooney and James Carville, publicly called on Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 election.

Sources:

  • Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan (July 21)
  • New York Times (June 2024)
  • USA Today (July 21, 2024)

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