Hunter Biden spotted in LA addressing questions on father’s tapes and UFO files release

Hunter Biden made a rare public appearance in West Los Angeles this week, where paparazzi captured the former first son responding to questions about ongoing legal matters involving his father. The encounter occurred near Wilshire Boulevard, marking one of his first sightings since retreating from public view in recent months. Reporters approached him with questions about Department of Justice audio recordings and recently declassified government UFO files.

When asked about the DOJ’s potential release of interview tapes related to his father’s biography, Hunter Biden appeared unaware of the situation. “What are you talking about?” he responded to the reporter’s inquiry. The exchange highlighted the ongoing legal battles surrounding former President Joe Biden’s classified documents investigation, which drew significant scrutiny over the elder Biden’s memory and cognitive fitness during his time in office.

Legal battle over classified documents probe intensifies

The litigation centers on audio recordings from Joe Biden’s interactions with Special Counsel Robert Hur during a probe examining the former president’s handling of classified material. The investigation focused on conversations Biden had with ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer, who was working on his biography. Special Counsel Hur revealed that Zwonitzer had deleted files from their discussions, though the Justice Department successfully recovered the recordings.

Conservative watchdog organization Oversight Project filed a lawsuit seeking the release of these audio recordings from Joe Biden’s interviews with Hur. The former president has consistently denied any wrongdoing and maintained that he fully cooperated throughout the investigation. Court filings indicate Biden is seeking to block the DOJ from releasing the 2017 audio recordings, arguing against their public disclosure.

When pressed further by reporters about the tapes, Hunter Biden admitted his lack of knowledge on the matter. “I don’t know, man — I hadn’t heard that one,” he stated, suggesting he may not be closely following the legal proceedings involving his father’s case.

UFO files release draws brief reaction

The former first son also responded to questions about recently released UFO files from the government. His reaction was notably brief but acknowledged the unusual nature of the disclosures. “It’s crazy right?” Hunter Biden replied when asked about the UFO files, though he declined to elaborate further on his thoughts regarding the classified documents that were made public.

The UFO files represent a separate controversy from the Biden family legal matters, touching on broader government transparency issues that have captured public attention. Hunter Biden’s acknowledgment of the files suggests he was at least peripherally aware of their release, unlike the audio recording situation involving his father.

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Secret Service protection withdrawn by Trump administration

Hunter Biden’s appearance comes after the Trump administration revoked his Secret Service protection earlier this year. In March 2025, President Trump announced that both Hunter Biden and his half-sister Ashley Blazer Biden would no longer receive such protection. The decision marked a significant shift in security arrangements for the former first family members.

President Trump specifically criticized the resources allocated to Hunter Biden’s security detail, noting that he had “as many as 18 people” assigned to his USSS protection. The withdrawal of Secret Service protection affects both children of the former president, with Ashley Biden being the daughter of Joe and Jill Biden. The decision represents part of broader security clearance revocations implemented by the Trump administration.

• Trump revoked security clearances for former opponents Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton
• Hunter Biden had up to 18 Secret Service agents assigned to his detail
• Ashley Biden also lost her Secret Service protection in March 2025
• The decision came as part of cost-cutting measures by the new administration

Ongoing scrutiny of Biden family members continues

The West Los Angeles encounter represents a rare moment of public visibility for Hunter Biden, who has largely avoided media attention following his father’s departure from office. His half-sister Ashley Biden has previously defended her father against reporting about his mental acuity, calling such coverage “disrespectful and untrue” in public statements.

The audio recordings at the center of the legal dispute reportedly reveal details about conversations regarding Beau Biden’s death, Hunter’s late brother. According to sources familiar with the recordings, it was not Special Counsel Hur who brought up the sensitive topic during interviews, contrary to some initial reports. The clarification adds another layer to the ongoing debate about the handling and potential release of these materials.

Hunter Biden’s apparent unfamiliarity with recent developments in his father’s legal cases suggests a possible distance from ongoing litigation. His brief responses to reporters indicate either a lack of detailed knowledge about the proceedings or an unwillingness to engage substantively on the matters. The paparazzi encounter provided no indication of his current activities or plans in the Los Angeles area, where he was spotted this week.