Joe Biden’s annual Christmas card has set social media ablaze, but not for the reasons he may have hoped. Instead of holiday cheer, the family photo ignited a wave of jokes, memes, and sharp commentary after viewers noticed that the former president appears barely visible in the background while his embattled son, Hunter Biden and Jill Biden stand front and center.
The Joe Biden Christmas card image was likely meant to convey warmth and togetherness, but it quickly became fodder for internet sleuths and political commentators who questioned whether the Biden photo’s composition was accidental or unintentionally symbolic. Joe Biden, often criticized for appearing physically frail and disengaged, is mostly obscured behind other family members, while Hunter Biden stands prominently at the forefront, smiling confidently into the camera.
Joe Biden celebrated his granddaughters birthday
Bless 💖 pic.twitter.com/eiNgXbZawc
— Sibylle (@AHaschi) December 22, 2025
Within hours of the Joe Biden Christmas card, social media platforms lit up with snarky reactions. “Is Joe lost again?” one user quipped, while another joked that the former president looked like a “Where’s Waldo” character hidden in his own family portrait. Others wondered whether the photo was an attempt to subtly pass the torch, with Hunter Biden positioned as the de facto face of the Biden clan.
Would Hunter be running for office to peddle influence to pay off his legal bills or child support of his illegitimate child he fought to prevent from having his last name, many Netizens wondered on social media. Some critics took the humor a step further that Hunter Biden’s placement signaled a future political rollout. “Is this the soft launch of Hunter 2028?” The comments, though sarcastic, underscored the intense scrutiny that continues to surround the president’s son.
Hunter Biden has remained a lightning rod for controversy, facing legal troubles while also drawing criticism for past business dealings that Republicans have labeled influence-peddling. Though there is no indication he plans to run for office, the internet wasted no time crafting narratives that blended political cynicism with holiday humor.
Even some Joe Biden supporters acknowledged the optics were awkward. Several remarked that a former president being nearly invisible in his own Christmas card was an unforced error in an era already marked by cover up questions about Biden’s visibility, stamina, and leadership presence. Others defended the photo as harmless, arguing that families often choose pictures based on aesthetics rather than hierarchy. But could the photographer not see that one person was barely visible when taking the photo? Could the Biden clan not have taken a second shot so everyone, including the most prominent member of the family, was able to be seen in the Christmas card photo they posted online?
Well, Joe Biden is back remember four years of this? 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/Zxp1CgHyLW
— Shaggy (@MAGAShagster) December 22, 2025
Hunter Biden’s prominent placement, intentional or not, reminded many Americans of unresolved questions about his role, influence, and legal standing during the Joe Biden administration.
As Christmas cards go, the Joe Biden family photo was meant to be routine and festive. Instead, it became a viral spectacle, blending holiday cheer with political satire. Whether viewed as an innocent family snapshot or an accidental metaphor, the Joe Biden Christmas card succeeded in doing one thing exceptionally well: getting people talking.
For now, the image stands as another reminder that in modern politics, even a Christmas greeting can turn into a national punchline — and that the internet, once unleashed, rarely misses an opportunity for snark.
