Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has reportedly relocated outside the United States, according to a recent court submission by his attorney. This announcement comes a little over a year after President Biden’s tenure in the White House came to an end. Although the precise location of Hunter’s new residence has not been confirmed, there were indications in a podcast interview last November suggesting that he has been dividing his time between the U.S. and Cape Town, South Africa.
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The court documents, filed by Hunter Biden’s lawyer Barry Coburn, allude to his current living situation, stating simply that “Mr. Biden lives abroad.” Coburn refrained from providing further details when approached for comment. In the podcast, Biden expressed his fondness for Cape Town, describing it as “the most beautiful city in the world” and noted that he had promised his wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, to spend time in her native South Africa.
Hunter Biden has been residing in California prior to his move, having married Melissa in 2019. Comments during the podcast revealed that significant changes in his personal and political life led him to fulfil his promise to spend time in South Africa. He remarked on his enjoyment of the locale while referencing the devastation his previous home in Malibu experienced during the 2024 Palisades fire, which further complicated his ability to return.
Adding another layer of complexity to Hunter’s situation, former President Donald Trump revoked Hunter and his sister Ashley’s Secret Service protection in March 2025. This action followed the release of photographs showing Hunter in South Africa. Trump has been an outspoken critic of Hunter for some time, repeatedly labelling him as a “notorious crackhead and grifter” on social media platforms, and argued against the necessity of protecting him at taxpayer expense.
In recent months, tensions between Hunter Biden and the Trump family have remained high. Notably, Hunter Biden has continued to voice his opposition to Trump and his allies. He has gotten involved in a rather unorthodox public exchange, jokingly offering to engage in a “cage match” with Trump’s sons, Donald Jr. and Eric. Furthermore, in August 2025, first lady Melania Trump threatened legal action against Hunter for remarks he made concerning Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to her, which led to Biden firmly dismissing her claims.
Financially, Hunter’s situation remains precarious. He recently disclosed in the same podcast appearance that he is currently facing considerable debt, amounting to approximately $17 million, predominantly from legal fees resulting from his past controversies. He expressed his struggles with accountability and the long-term impact of the legal battles he has faced over the past six years, despite being pardoned by his father after the 2024 election.
The civil lawsuit in which his lawyer filed has emerged from a dispute with a law firm that previously represented him on serious charges, including gun-related and tax offences. Though these charges were dismissed following a presidential pardon, the repercussions of the surrounding controversies have undeniably affected Hunter’s life and finances.
While Hunter Biden navigates his new living conditions abroad and the ongoing repercussions of his past, the political landscape continues to evolve. There remains considerable interest in both his personal journey and the significant political implications surrounding his family, particularly given the current administration’s standing.
As Hunter Biden embarks on this new chapter in South Africa, it remains to be seen how his circumstances will influence his family’s political narrative and whether he will continue to be a focal point in the ongoing discourse surrounding the Biden administration and its critics.