In this episode of the PBD Podcast, Lunden Roberts recounts her tumultuous relationship with Hunter Biden, including his struggles with addiction and its impact on their dynamic. She details their initial meeting, the emotional turmoil surrounding her pregnancy, and the legal battle over child support.
Roberts also sheds light on the strained relationship between Hunter and his father, President Biden, including a poignant confrontation over Hunter's condition. While empathizing with the Biden family's difficulties, Roberts expresses a desire for her daughter to forge a bond with her paternal grandfather. The episode offers a candid glimpse into the personal lives behind the public figures.
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Lunden Roberts recounts meeting the charismatic yet troubled Hunter Biden at a DC party. Their relationship evolved over a year, marked by intimacy and intense encounters, but also Hunter's erratic behavior and addiction struggles.
Roberts shares a harrowing account of Hunter's excessive drug and alcohol use, his apparent sense of invincibility about the consequences, and the strained dynamic with his father, President Biden. She describes a pivotal confrontation where the President arrived, visibly distraught over his son's condition.
Initially fearing repercussions due to Hunter's prominence, Lunden confided in a friend before deciding to continue her pregnancy. She then made attempts to involve Hunter, facing an emotional rollercoaster as he responded inconsistently before gradually increasing contact with his daughter.
During depositions, Lunden made an emotional appeal to Hunter, presenting him with mementos of their daughter, leading to a settlement. Their agreement focused on creative activities for Hunter to bond with Navy, with Roberts hoping this would also foster her relationship with President Biden.
In her book, Roberts aims to provide empathy and hope to other women facing challenging circumstances as single mothers. While understanding the Biden family's struggles, she expresses desire for Navy to develop a bond with her paternal grandfather.
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Lunden recalls the night she met Hunter at a party and the subsequent evolution of their complex and intermittently intimate relationship, marked by the challenges of Hunter's personal struggles and unpredictable lifestyle.
The meeting took place at a party hosted in the beautiful penthouse of Rosemont Seneca, the House of Sweden on the waterfront in Washington, DC. Lunden was captured by the stunning setting with its glass imported from Sweden, and the vibe, a stark contrast to a typical loud college party. At this party, Lunden first observed Hunter's charismatic yet complex presence, noting his beautiful eyes that hinted at a deeper pain.
During their initial conversation, Lunden felt an instant ease, as Hunter spoke to her with a familiarity as if they had known each other for years. Despite being aware there was someone important at the party, neither Lunden nor her friend realized it would be Hunter. After assisting them with car trouble, Hunter obtained Lunden's number through her friend.
Following the party, Hunter and Lunden communicated for a week or two before reuniting when he returned to town. The relationship between them grew, with Lunden remarking on Hunter's humility, a trait that contradicted the arrogant and entitled image often portrayed in the media. Lunden herself felt young and somewhat naïve but was intrigued by Hunter's larger-than-life persona.
Their connection led to a series of meetings, described by Lunden as "my first hit of Hunter," suggestive of the intense and addictive quality of their encounters. They spent se ...
Lunden and Hunter's initial meeting and relationship
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Lunden Roberts provides a deeply personal account of Hunter's battle with addiction and its reverberations through his life and familial relationships, painting a picture of a man grappling with inner demons and searching for salvation amidst personal tragedy.
Roberts describes Hunter's addiction as consuming, recounting his frequent crack cocaine use and the fact that he could drink a gallon of vodka a day. This excessive consumption hints at Hunter's method of coping with pain from the loss of his mother and his brother Beau, with Roberts expressing disbelief at his level of intake and his apparent sense of invincibility. Hunter would sometimes use substances every 15 to 20 minutes, and when confronted, he would even assert, "I'll outlive you."
Lunden's detailed observations of Hunter include finding him surrounded by drug paraphernalia and noting extended periods spent in the bathroom, which she implies related to his drug use. These observations, along with images she mentions seeing on Hunter's laptop, underscore the depth of Hunter's struggles with substance abuse.
Roberts reflects on Hunter's attitude towards his own health and safety, portraying a man who used substances not only for escapism but seemingly to numb deep-seated pain. She indicates Hunter's brash statements demonstrate a sense of invincibility and deflection from his friends' concern about the dire consequences of his addiction.
The narrative then shifts to the tension between Hunter and his father, highlighting how Hunter's addiction encounters created episodic presence in his life—disappearing and reappearing unexpectedly, an all-too-common narrative among those facing addiction.
Hunter's relationship with President Joe Biden was evidently strained and distant due to his addiction. Roberts provides glimpses into this dynamic, including Hunter feeling like a disappointment compared to his late brother Beau, who was seen as the more responsible son.
One poignant instance encapsulates this tension; Lunden recounts an episode where, amidst Hunter's drug use, there is a sudden knock on the door—President Biden has arrived. Altho ...
Hunter's struggles with addiction and its impact on his life and relationships
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Lunden Roberts has faced the realities of her pregnancy and its implications, given the father’s high-profile status, and has made efforts to bridge the gap between Hunter Biden and their daughter.
Upon learning of her pregnancy, Lunden Roberts experienced a range of emotions and faced the challenge of how to proceed with Hunter Biden, the baby's father. She sought support from her closest friend, who reassured her, and ultimately decided to continue with the pregnancy despite concerns about Hunter's public identity.
Roberts confided in her trusted friend, a well-known local attorney and a friend of Obama, about her pregnancy and the decision she was facing. Her friend assured her that the Bidens are known to embrace their family, indicating that the pregnancy might even have a positive influence on Hunter. This reassurance, along with her own beliefs, led Lunden to consider continuing the pregnancy, despite initial hesitation and fear of being embroiled in a political scandal.
After some delay due to her fears, Lunden Roberts informed Hunter about the pregnancy. He initially responded with silence but then acknowledged the child as his and expressed respect for whatever decision Roberts made, offering to support her spiritually, financially, and mentally.
Lunden's pregnancy and efforts to establish a relationship between Hunter and their daughter
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During a period marked by both tension and tenderness, Lunden Roberts and Hunter Biden navigated a complex legal dispute over child support which ultimately led to the forging of a connection between Hunter and his daughter Navy.
In a move that brought emotions to the fore during a deposition, Lunden Roberts presented Hunter Biden with a Father's Day gift and a box filled with pictures and mementos of their daughter. The encounter elicited a powerful emotional response, leading to a private discussion away from the attorneys. During the conversation, there was a mix of laughter and tears, indicating an emotional reconciliation. Hunter hugged Lunden, further expressing remorse for his past absence and stirring feelings of both hate and forgiveness in her.
Amid legal proceedings, Lunden Roberts and Hunter Biden reached a settlement the night before Hunter’s deposition. Lunden was shocked by the child support amount offered, which led to the settlement. The agreement included a unique approach focusing on art and creativity – Hunter would make regular video calls and share his passion for art with Navy, using these activities for father-daughter bonding. Hunter, who attributes his own recovery from addiction to art and family, hoped to connect with his daughter through similar channels.
The legal dispute over child this support and Lunden's attempts to facilitate a relationship between Hunter and Navy
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Lunden Roberts discusses her experiences, her life as a single mother in a high-profile situation, and her views on Hunter Biden’s relationship with their daughter and his family, including President Joe Biden.
Lunden has written a book titled "Out of the Shadows: My Life Inside the Wild World of Hunter Biden" to share her story about her life and experiences with Hunter Biden and their daughter. Roberts indicates she wrote the book because she believes her story can support and inspire other women in similar situations. Through the publication, she hopes to offer empathy and provide hope to other single mothers facing challenges.
Lunden was motivated to write the book after receiving messages from other women who found inspiration in her story. She aims to shine a light on the dark and lonely times she experienced while also acknowledging Hunter’s struggles with the hope that sharing her narrative will support others. Lunden's decision to write about these experiences focuses on the importance of forgiveness for the sake of their child and her peace of mind. She wishes to provide hope to women in challenging parenting situations, signaling that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Lunden recounts her experience with the Bidens and displays an understanding of the complexities of her relationship with Hunter. Specifically, she describes an encounter with Joe Biden and his reaction to Hunter's condition, noting his exp ...
Lunden's decision to write a book and her perspective on Hunter's family and the president
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