Former President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, said that he is “100 percent in” for a potential “cage match” versus President Donald Trump’s eldest sons, Eric and Donald Trump Jr.
Hunter Biden made the remarks in a video posted on Andrew Callaghan’s Channel 5 Instagram account on Thursday. They have caused quite a stir online, with people picking sides, and calling out Biden and the Trumps.
Newsweek reached out to Joe and Jill Biden’s office via online form for comment.
Why It Matters
The challenge potentially involves the sons of a sitting president and a former president, an unusual cultural and political moment that unfolded as the White House planned a separate UFC fighters event tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary observances, Reuters reports.
What To Know
Hunter Biden said he received a call from Callaghan, a social media commentator and YouTube creator, who told him he was organizing the cage match, prompting Biden to agree on the video.
“I told him I’d do it—100 percent in if he can pull it off. And if he can’t, I’m still coming,” Biden said in part.
The video sparked a flood of reaction online.
What People Are Saying
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung, on X Thursday: “Hunter wouldn’t even be able to pass a piss test.”
X account Johnny Maga, on Thursday: “56 year old Hunter Biden challenges Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. to a ‘cage match.’ Very odd.”
Chris D. Jackson, Democratic political strategist, on X Thursday: “Hunter would beat the brakes off of them.”
Newsmax host Rob Schmitt, on X Thursday: “This would be a huge gift to Hunter if the Trump brothers said yes. He needs the cash desperately. They don’t.”
Democratic strategist Adam Parkhomenko, on X Thursday: “Hunter could take them both at the same time.”
Lauren Windsor, liberal documentary filmmaker, journalist and political consultant, on X Thursday: “I pray to Gaia this is true”
Former Republican Congressman George Santos of New York, reacted to the video with three emojis:
Why It Matters
Neither President Trump nor former President Biden have publicly commented. It is immediately unclear if the match will occur.
Update 4/9/26, 9:46 p.m. ET: This article has been updated with additional information.
