Hunter Biden said he is staying sober to help his father Joe Biden in the “fight for democracy” against Donald Trump.
As a recovering addict, Hunter said relapse could undermine Joe Biden’s reelection prospects.
“Most importantly, you have to believe that you’re worth the work or you’ll never be able to get sober. But I often do think of the profound consequences of failure here,” Hunter said.
“Maybe it’s the ultimate test for a recovering addict,” he added.
“I have always been in awe of people who have stayed clean and sober through tragedies and obstacles few people ever face. They are my heroes, my inspiration,” he said.
Hunter has been sober since 2019 but the pull of addiction is a constant struggle.
“I don’t care whether you’re 10 years sober, two years sober, two months sober or 200 years sober, your brain at some level is always telling you there’s still one answer,” Hunter said.
House Republicans launched an impeachment inquiry focused on whether Joe Biden personally benefited from Hunter’s overseas business dealings, but have so far failed to uncover evidence of bribery or corruption.
They have relied on claims from a former FBI informant who was later charged with fabricating allegations about the Bidens.
Hunter pleaded not guilty to tax evasion charges relating to money spent on drugs, escorts and cars between 2016-2019, facing up to 17 years in prison if convicted.
