Hunter Biden is back in the news. Court documents filed last week reveal new details about the former first son’s life after his father’s presidency.

The 55-year-old has asked a federal judge to drop his lawsuit against a former Trump White House aide. The case involves alleged hacking of his infamous laptop.

Hunter claims that he’s broke. The stunning admission comes just months after receiving a sweeping pardon from his father in the final weeks of the Biden administration.

“I do not have the financial resources to continue litigating this case,” Hunter stated in court filings. He says he remains “several million dollars” in debt after fighting multiple federal criminal cases.

The legal motion paints a stark picture of financial collapse. Hunter claims his art career has crumbled since his father left office.

“Given the positive feedback and reviews of my artwork and memoir, I was expecting to obtain paid speaking engagements and paid appearances, but that has not happened,” Hunter Biden wrote Wednesday.

His attorney’s filing reveals shocking sales figures.

“In the 2 to 3 years prior to December 2023, I sold 27 pieces for art at an average price of $54,481.48, but since then I have only sold 1 piece of art for $36,000,” the document states.

Isn’t it interesting how the “value” of Hunter’s artwork mysteriously plummeted right when his dad lost his presidential power? Just a coincidence, I’m sure.

When Dad Left the White House

The timing tells a clear story. Indeed, Hunter’s fortunes changed dramatically after January 2025.

During Joe Biden’s presidency, Hunter’s colorful abstract paintings brought in nearly $1.5 million. Critics often compared them to “hotel art.”

Now, buyers have vanished.

Hunter’s memoir sales have also plummeted. “Beautiful Things” sold 3,200 copies over six months in mid-2023. The following six months saw just 1,100 copies purchased.

Hunter’s lawsuit targeted Garrett Ziegler, who worked as an aide to President Donald Trump’s trade adviser during his first term. Ziegler published much of Hunter’s laptop data on his right-wing nonprofit website Marco Polo.

Ziegler responded forcefully to Hunter’s withdrawal request.

“Hunter wants to cry uncle. We are OPPOSING that,” Ziegler told the New York Post. “This is an abuse of the legal system. It can’t stand.”

The former first son claims his housing situation has also deteriorated. Court documents state that January wildfires in the Pacific Palisades rendered his rental house “unlivable.”

“Like many others in that situation, I am having difficulty in finding a new permanent place to live,” Hunter claimed in the motion. Apparently, the man who once flew on Air Force One can’t find an apartment in California. The irony is almost too perfect.

Trump Administration Keeps Focus

President Trump hasn’t forgotten about Hunter Biden. The laptop saga continues to resonate in Washington.

As one of his first acts after returning to office, Trump signed an executive order revoking security clearances for 51 former intelligence officials. These officials had suggested Hunter’s laptop showed signs of Russian misinformation.

During a recent Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump repeatedly invoked Hunter Biden’s name. The confrontation included a lengthy discussion about the Russia investigation.

Republican lawmakers also maintain pressure. Two top GOP representatives invited IRS whistleblowers who revealed details of Hunter’s tax filings as guests at Trump’s Joint Address to Congress.

I’ve always believed that accountability eventually comes for everyone. What we’re seeing is the natural consequence when political privilege evaporates overnight.

Hunter claims he’s evaluating each of his pending lawsuits on a “case-by-case basis to allocate my limited resources.” This includes litigation against the Delaware computer repair shop owner who first acquired the laptop.

The stark reversal in Hunter’s fortunes highlights how quickly circumstances can change when political connections shift. His art career flourished during his father’s administration but appears unsustainable without that connection.

Key Takeaways:

• Hunter Biden’s art sales collapsed from $1.5 million during his father’s presidency to just one $36,000 piece after.
• He received a presidential pardon weeks before Trump’s inauguration, avoiding potential prison time.
• The Trump administration continues investigating Biden family matters through executive orders and congressional action.
• Without White House connections, Hunter’s “hotel art” and memoir sales have plummeted dramatically.

Sources: ABC News, The New York Post