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Biden-Owens Interview Crosses Party Lines

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Hunter Biden sat for a nearly two-hour interview with right-wing podcaster Candace Owens, a surprising meeting given their past political divides. Released May 21, 2026, the conversation took place at Owens's Nashville home amid a shifting political landscape where both figures find themselves at odds with their former parties.

During their candid discussion, Biden denied that cocaine discovered in the White House belonged to him, while Owens apologized for past remarks attacking him over the laptop controversy. They bonded over shared family struggles with addiction, with Owens admitting she felt "terrible" for her previous comments.

The interview highlights unusual political alignments as Biden remains critical of Democrats' efforts to push his father out of the 2024 race, while Owens expresses feeling "betrayed" by Trump. Their conversation concluded with Biden suggesting they visit the Vatican together, demonstrating how political enemies can find common ground on personal issues despite deep ideological divides.