Hunter Biden’s financial troubles have worsened as sales of his artwork and memoir have plummeted, leaving him struggling with debt. In a recent court filing, Biden revealed that since late 2023, his income has “decreased significantly,” citing both the Pacific Palisades wildfire, which left him displaced, and a lack of interest in his paintings and book. Once selling his art for an average of $54,000 per piece, Biden has managed to sell only one painting for $36,000 in recent months. Similarly, book sales for his memoir Beautiful Things have dropped from 3,161 copies in six months to just 1,100 in the following period.
Biden had hoped that positive reviews of his artwork and book would lead to paid speaking engagements and other financial opportunities, but that has not materialized. Facing mounting expenses, he has now asked a federal judge to dismiss his lawsuit against former Trump aide Garrett Ziegler, which he initially filed in 2023 over the leaked contents of his infamous laptop. He stated that he needs to focus his remaining resources on relocating and covering his family’s living expenses instead of pursuing litigation.
Critics have long questioned Biden’s art sales, raising concerns about the anonymity of buyers and the high prices commanded by an amateur artist. In 2021, The Wall Street Journal called for transparency in his dealings, suggesting that the sales could be linked to influence-peddling. With his financial struggles now becoming public, the controversy surrounding his art career has only intensified.
As Biden navigates his financial crisis, questions remain about whether his legal battles and personal expenses will force him to take more drastic measures. With no clear path to stable income, his recent request to drop the lawsuit may be just the first step in a larger financial retreat.
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