Biden Says Hunter ‘Smartest Guy I Know’ Amid Growing Controversy on Business Dealings

Democratic nominee Joe Biden described his son, Hunter, as “the smartest guy I know,” amid growing controversy over his alleged overseas business dealings.

Then-Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden at the reviewing stand to watch President Barack Obama's Inaugural Parade from in front of the White House in Washington on Jan. 20, 2009. Alex Wong/Getty Images

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Wednesday described his son, Hunter, as “the smartest guy I know,” amid growing controversy over his alleged overseas business dealings.

Speaking during an appearance at an online event hosted by Oprah Winfrey, the former Vice President recalled the time then-Sen. Barack Obama convinced him to join the 2008 Democratic presidential ticket.