Hunter Biden described himself as “a little bit gay” during a recent appearance on The Luke Beasley Show. During the wide-ranging interview, Biden discussed his sexuality, personal life and years in the public spotlight.
When Beasley asked, “Are you gay?” Biden replied, “Only a little bit.” He then joked that he was around 48.5% gay.
The conversation continued in a lighthearted tone. Biden said that if he were gay, he would prefer men “on the masculine side.” His sexuality came up several times during the roughly 80-minute podcast.
Biden has been married to his second wife, Melissa Cohen, since 2019. He was previously married to Kathleen Buhle for 27 years. The former couple share three daughters.
There is no public record showing that Biden has had sexual relationships with men. Later in the interview, he also said that he identifies as straight.
Biden’s jokes and candid comments come as he takes a more public approach to discussing his personal life. For years, his struggles with addiction, intimate photographs and private communications received intense public attention.
Some observers have viewed his recent podcast appearances as an attempt to reshape his public image through alternative media. Biden had previously maintained a relatively limited public presence while the Biden family faced federal investigations and political scrutiny.
The Wall Street Journal has also reported on pressure from the White House surrounding Biden’s public profile.
Hunter Biden discusses Washington’s ‘closetocracy’
Although his conversation with Beasley was largely lighthearted, Biden has also made more serious comments about sexuality in Washington.
In July 2026, he spoke about what he called a “closetocracy.” Biden claimed that Washington, D.C., includes a hidden network of gay conservative politicians, which he referred to as the “gay mafia.”
Biden argued that some closeted politicians support anti-LGBTQ+ policies because of internal conflict over their sexuality. His claims have not been independently established.
Biden makes claim about Lindsey Graham
During an appearance on Jennifer Welch’s podcast, Biden also claimed that Sen. Lindsey Graham is gay.
When the host encouraged him to name other politicians, Biden joked that he could “give six more names.” However, he declined to identify anyone else, citing his history of legal disputes and the possible consequences of making such allegations.
His comments drew criticism because publicly speculating about or disclosing another person’s sexuality without their consent is widely considered inappropriate.
Biden reflects on scrutiny of his private life
Biden has linked his anger toward allegedly closeted Republican politicians to the intense scrutiny of his own personal life.
His private photographs and communications have repeatedly surfaced in political disputes involving his father, former President Joe Biden. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene also displayed nude images of Hunter Biden during a congressional hearing.
Looking back on those experiences, Biden said the exposure of his private life eventually became a “gift.” He argued that once so much had already been made public, political opponents could no longer use the threat of disclosure against him.
Biden has spoken further about his personal life being violated and the effect the experience had on him.
Reactions to Hunter Biden’s comments
Biden’s comments on The Luke Beasley Show have also sparked discussion about sexual attraction and identity.
Some viewers praised the casual way he discussed the possibility that attraction can exist on a spectrum. Public discussions about fluidity in sexual attraction among heterosexual men remain relatively uncommon.
Others have speculated about Biden’s sexuality based on his comments and past personal life. However, Biden himself said during the interview that he identifies as straight.
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