Hunter Biden stated on the 'Wide Awake Podcast' that Donald Trump is not Adolf Hitler because Hitler had an ideology and a grand plan. Instead, he described Trump as purely corrupt and likened him to Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. Biden also criticized the Trump family's reported earnings during Trump's presidency.
In a recent episode of the 'Wide Awake Podcast,' Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, discussed former President Donald Trump's character and leadership style. He explicitly denied equating Trump with Adolf Hitler, saying, 'I’m not saying that there is a Holocaust, and by the way, I’m not saying that Donald Trump is Hitler. Because Hitler had an ideology. And he had a grand plan.' Biden argued that Trump lacks such ideological drive, calling him 'purely corrupt' and a 'narcissistic sociopath who only cares about one thing, and that’s Donald Trump. And he is a clown in that respect.' He further compared Trump to Idi Amin, known as the 'Butcher of Uganda.'
Biden raised concerns about how Germans allowed Hitler's rise, suggesting parallels in the current U.S. situation. His remarks echoed similar criticisms from his father, former President Joe Biden, made days earlier. Biden highlighted the Trump family's finances, stating softly, 'Has anyone noticed how much the Trump family has made while he’s been president? A reported $1.8 billion.' He then raised his voice: 'Can you imagine if any other president in American history did that? Can you imagine what would happen?'
The podcast comments drew attention via a tweet on November 15, 2025, from Jason Cohen of the Daily Caller, featuring a clip of Biden's statements. Counterpoints noted in reports include the Biden family's multimillion-dollar foreign deals during Joe Biden's vice presidency, as per House investigations and bank records. Trump donated his presidential salary to charity throughout his term. Additionally, Trump's net worth declined from an estimated $3 billion in 2017 to $2.3 billion when he left office in early 2021, unlike other recent presidents.