Hunter Biden has attributed former President Joe Biden's poor performance in the 2024 presidential debate against President Donald Trump to the effects of the sleeping pill Ambien. Hunter Biden cited his father's advanced age of 81, a demanding travel schedule, and the use of Ambien to manage insomnia as factors contributing to what he described as a 'deer in the headlights' appearance during the debate. This explanation was offered amid discussions about the circumstances surrounding Joe Biden's debate performance, which ultimately led to him stepping aside as the Democratic presidential candidate. The Biden administration had previously stated that Joe Biden was not on any prescription drugs before or after the debate, a point that has been questioned in light of Hunter Biden's comments.