Hunter Biden has said he is “definitely not” running for elected office, addressing speculation prompted by his recent series of media appearances. The statement matters because his high public profile and family connection to former president Joe Biden had led some observers to question whether he might seek a political role.

He made the comments during an interview on the “Macrodosing” podcast, according to Fox News. The article characterises the remarks as a direct denial of any intention to run, despite his wider media tour.