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Ariana Baio
Oct 11, 2022
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Fox News host Sean Hannity is facing backlash after using a leaked voicemail between President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden speaking about addiction against the two.
On Monday night's episode of Hannity, the host proliferated the right-wing's attack on Hunter by claiming he may investigated as a potential "national security threat" should the Republican Party gain power in the House.
Information surrounding Hunter's business and personal life has been subject to controversy since President Biden took office.
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But using a voicemail, obtained by theDaily Mail, Hannity said they were "learning more about Joe and Hunter's interactions" hinting that the two have been secretive.
The voicemail, from October 2018, reveals President Biden tearfully pleading with his son to seek help for his substance abuse.
"It's dad, I called to tell you I love you," President Biden says in the voicemail. "I love more than the whole world, pal. You gotta get some help. I don't know what to do, I know you don't either."
Hannity called the phone call "actually sad" before listing other things Hunter has done, including allegedly lying on a gun application to buy a .38 caliber pistol.
\u201cwhat a monster\u201d— Aaron Rupar (@Aaron Rupar) 1665452248
Hannity's segment seemingly vilified Hunter and other Biden family members for trying to support Hunter during his addiction.
The Biden's have openly spoken about Hunter's addiction to drugs and alcohol.
Online, people felt Fox News and Hannity used the voicemail of President Biden in poor taste.
\u201cI don\u2019t think Fox News knows the damage they just did to the Republican Party. \n\nMocking a loving father desperately trying to reach his son who\u2019s struggling. Desperately trying to save the only son he has left.\u201d— DutchessPrim\ud83d\udc99 (@DutchessPrim\ud83d\udc99) 1665485282
\u201cThank god Hunter Biden has a father and family who truly cared about him and encouraged him to get the help he needed.\n\nNot all alcoholics and addicts are as fortunate.\n\nWhat @seanhannity meant as a hit, shows the compassion and love Hunter received during a time of crisis.\u201d— Travis Akers (@Travis Akers) 1665452612
\u201cA: This is private. \nB: This is how a loving father speaks to his son. \nC: Sean Hannity is a low common denominator hack and a fkin\u2019 asshole.\u201d— George Hahn (@George Hahn) 1665458953
The voicemail was apparently obtained by the Daily Mail via Hunter's laptop.
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If you have been affected by this article, you can contact the following organisations for support: actiononaddiction.org.uk, mind.org.uk, nhs.uk/livewell/mentalhealth, mentalhealth.org.uk.