Former President Donald Trump entertained the notion of a potential 2028 Democratic presidential ticket featuring Hunter Biden and Jasmine Crockett during a recent episode of the podcast “Pod Force One.” Trump described the idea as both “amusing and terrifying,” highlighting the unpredictable nature of political alignments.
In a lighthearted exchange with podcast host Miranda Devine, Trump reacted to Devine’s suggestion that Hunter Biden and Crockett, a Democratic congresswoman from Texas, could form a “joint ticket.” He remarked, “That would be some ticket. No, these people are crazy, so you never know what’s going to happen.” This conversation followed Hunter Biden’s recent interviews, where he staunchly defended his father, current President Joe Biden.
Hunter Biden’s Defense of His Father
In his interviews, Hunter Biden attributed the Democratic Party’s struggles in the upcoming election to a lack of support for his father. He specifically referenced the disastrous debate performance by Joe Biden on June 27, 2024, against Trump, suggesting that the use of Ambien—without a prescription—contributed to the poor showing. Trump noted, “They had two chances to win the election. They had him, and that didn’t work out, and he was down by 25 points or something, and then they switched him,” alluding to Biden’s replacement with Kamala Harris as the candidate.
Trump criticized the decision to change candidates mid-campaign, saying it was akin to “taking a prize fighter out in the middle of the fight.” He added, “Nobody knew who Kamala was,” casting doubt on her potential to lead the party’s efforts in 2028.
Crockett’s Rising Star Status
Despite the criticism, Trump acknowledged Crockett as “their new star,” a sentiment that reflects her growing prominence within the Democratic Party. The 44-year-old congresswoman has been a vocal advocate for President Biden, recently stating in an interview on Katie Couric’s podcast that Biden’s mental acuity is “supreme when it comes to comparing him to Donald Trump.”
“I never saw anything in Joe Biden that made me wonder whatsoever,” Crockett said, describing the President as a “granddaddy” figure. Her recent profile in The Atlantic highlighted her personal touch, revealing that she uses a photo of herself as her phone’s lock screen.
In a twist of political speculation, Hunter Biden caught the attention of influential figures, including podcast host Joe Rogan, who suggested that he “could be president” one day, citing Hunter’s perceived intelligence.
As the conversation shifted, Devine brought up Trump’s potential interest in becoming First Minister of Scotland after his presidential term. Trump, whose mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, hailed from the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, responded, “I could do that.” He expressed belief in his eligibility for the role, stating, “I could be, within six months or something like that. But it is a special place.”
The playful exchange reflects not only Trump’s ongoing engagement with political discourse but also the evolving landscape of potential candidates for the 2028 election. As both parties prepare for the next presidential cycle, the dynamics surrounding figures like Hunter Biden and Jasmine Crockett will likely continue to garner attention.