Hunter Biden is pleading for a financial lifeline from his father, President Joe Biden, after a raging wildfire destroyed his rented Malibu mansion, according to sources who spoke to RadarOnline.com. The 55-year-old's $15,800-a-month luxury home reportedly went up in flames during Los Angeles' catastrophic blazes, leaving him penniless and homeless at a time when his father's goodwill may be stretched thin.
"Rebuilding from the ashes is going to take patience and money neither of which he seems to have," an insider stated as reported by Radar Online. They added, "And after Joe went out on a limb to pardon him after all the negative publicity he brought him in the White House, he's not itching to reach back into his pockets to bail him out again!" President Biden, now 82, had issued a pardon for his controversial son last month, expunging gun violations and tax convictions that could have carried a lengthy prison sentence.
A separate source claimed Hunter's art studio also perished in the wildfire, wiping out pricy supplies and completed paintings. While a few of his works have sold for as much as $85,000, insiders say he only managed to find around 10 buyers last year. "Hunter's still out of a home, and outside of his art sales, he has no foreseeable income," the insider continued.
Even Hunter's financial history underscores his current plight. According to federal authorities, he amassed $6.9 million between 2016 and 2019 via foreign business deals. However, personal expenses allegedly devoured large sums, including $683,000 on companions, $397,000 on apparel and accessories, and nearly $189,000 on adult entertainment. Records also show a staggering $1.6 million in ATM withdrawals, evidence of a lifestyle now out of reach.
The scramble for aid comes on the heels of repeated controversies involving Hunter, including the rumored misuse of his father's political connections. One source described his new desperation as "He's talking about getting back into writing and trying podcasting. He's desperate." In his ill-fated attempt to reinvent himself, Hunter authored a 2021 memoir titled Beautiful Things, which flopped commercially.
According to sources, Hunter is even "reaching out to celeb friends like Sean Penn," although the response has been lukewarm at best. "Hunter's out of options," one insider remarked. "He's reaching out to celeb friends like Sean Penn, but many are steering clear - they don't want to get dragged into his mess." The fire's aftermath has reportedly left numerous Hollywood elites dealing with their own losses, diminishing their ability-or desire-to offer substantial help.
Hunter's pivot to art sales in recent years had garnered limited success, with attorney Kevin Morris reportedly bankrolling him to the tune of $6.5 million to cover living costs and art ventures. Now, with that money dried up and the Malibu house reduced to rubble, observers wonder how long he can sustain his once-extravagant lifestyle.
The pardoned son's shifting fortunes contrast sharply with his earlier willingness to spend lavishly. While his back taxes have been effectively forgiven, and he dodged a potential 42-year prison sentence, he still finds himself in dire straits. "Joe went out on a limb for him once, and he's not exactly jumping at the chance to empty his pockets again," a source said, underlining the tension between father and son.
As buzz circulates that Hunter's personal relationships and once-profitable connections are souring, the question remains whether the President will come to his rescue yet again. For the moment, the fallen heir to a political dynasty is "crying poverty" and seemingly out of both financial and emotional lifelines.
