MUST WATCH: Kevin O’Leary RIPS Hunter Biden
Kevin O’Leary, the outspoken “Mr. Wonderful,” from Shark Tank, issued a scathing rebuke of Hunter Biden following the president’s son’s explosive interview on Channel 5.
Responding to Hunter’s profanity-laced tirade and harsh criticism of prominent Democrats, O’Leary stated plainly, “If that was my son, I would go behind the barn with a stick, and I’d beat him.”
His remarks have gone viral, earning responses across conservative circles.
O’Leary made his comments in a widely shared LinkedIn post, where he condemned Hunter’s behavior as deeply disrespectful to his father and destructive to the Biden family’s reputation. “This is very bad for the family’s memory and his father, who’s suffering health issues,” he wrote. The Shark Tank star did not stop there, adding, “This is his son tarnishing the Biden brand in a huge way, in my opinion.”
In Hunter’s interview, he lashed out at figures like George Clooney and Jake Tapper, accusing them of disloyalty for questioning his father’s political future. He also denied any involvement in the infamous White House cocaine incident, stating that he had been sober since 2019. The interview, meant to be a display of authenticity, quickly became a public spectacle.
O’Leary was unimpressed. “Until the last few years, Biden was a celebrated lawmaker,” he said. “You may not agree with his policies, but you have to respect him for his service.” For O’Leary, Hunter’s tirade crossed a line that no family member should cross, especially one so closely connected to the presidency.
Social media users quickly latched onto O’Leary’s barn metaphor, with many praising him for saying what others were thinking. Conservative influencers applauded his bluntness, seeing it as a long-overdue critique of Hunter’s behavior and its impact on national politics.
The backlash toward Hunter’s interview wasn’t limited to the right. Even some Democrats expressed discomfort with his language and his decision to go after members of his own party. But it was O’Leary’s remarks that cut through the noise and captured the mood of a frustrated electorate.
In his LinkedIn commentary, O’Leary emphasized that Hunter wasn’t just embarrassing himself. “He’s trashing his family brand a little bit here,” he said. “This is very disrespectful.” O’Leary’s concern centered on the broader consequences of Hunter’s behavior—not just for Joe Biden but for the country’s political discourse.
In the days since, more conservative commentators have picked up on the story. Many argued that Hunter’s actions reflect a broader pattern of entitlement and recklessness among political elites, a problem that ordinary Americans are tired of tolerating.
O’Leary’s words resonated because they were rooted in personal responsibility. He made clear that if his own children acted the way Hunter had, there would be consequences. It was a sentiment that many Americans—especially parents—found refreshing and relatable.
Some critics pushed back on O’Leary’s choice of words, arguing that the barn metaphor was too extreme. But O’Leary’s defenders say the comment was metaphorical, a reflection of old-fashioned discipline rather than a literal threat. The point, they argued, was about accountability.
The larger issue, O’Leary stressed, is that Hunter’s behavior continues to reflect poorly on the office of the presidency.
In an era where the line between private family matters and public image is blurred, Hunter’s repeated scandals have become impossible to ignore.
O’Leary also noted that this is not the first time Hunter has courted controversy. His past business dealings, substance abuse struggles, and questionable overseas entanglements have dogged the Biden administration from the start. This interview, O’Leary suggested, was just the latest chapter.
He criticized the media’s role in enabling Hunter, saying that too many outlets have been willing to look the other way.
In contrast, O’Leary called for honesty and discipline, two qualities he believes are sorely lacking in political families today.
Supporters of O’Leary have praised him for using his platform to speak uncomfortable truths. In their eyes, his comments represent a pushback against political privilege and moral decay.
Others argue that Hunter’s comments only hurt his father’s already fragile public standing. With Joe Biden’s health declining and public confidence eroding, Hunter’s reckless behavior has become a serious liability.
In the end, O’Leary’s message was simple: family members of public officials should act with integrity, not disgrace. And if they don’t, someone needs to call them out.