On Easter Sunday, former President Joe Biden shared a family photo on X, captioned, “We wish everyone celebrating today a peaceful and joyful Easter.”
The image, seemingly taken on a Delaware porch, quickly ignited a firestorm of skepticism and speculation online, despite the innocuous-sounding nature of the post.
The photo showed the Biden family gathered on a staircase, as any family Easter photo is wont to do. But people immediately honed in on the former president himself.
Take a look for yourself:
We wish everyone celebrating today a peaceful and joyful Easter. pic.twitter.com/GQNsdZNaw1
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 20, 2025
Biden’s appearance stands out awkwardly. Dressed in a formal navy suit and tie, he contrasts sharply with the casual attire of the others, who sport sweaters, jeans, and sneakers.
Social media users immediately pointed out Joe’s positioning, noting he appeared unnaturally superimposed. The lighting on him doesn’t match the rest of the group, fueling speculation that he was photoshopped into the image.
Adding to the controversy is the conspicuous absence of Hunter Biden. Given the former first son’s high-profile legal troubles, including a 2024 felony gun conviction, his exclusion from the family gathering raised eyebrows.
Do you think Joe Biden was photoshopped into this photo?
Hunter’s absence was particularly striking after Joe issued him a full and unconditional pardon in December 2024, claiming the charges were politically motivated. Many wondered if the family was now distancing itself from the entire controversy.
(Which led to further online speculation about whether or not Joe was superimposed into this photo because he didn’t want to be a part of this “distancing” from Hunter.)
Online reactions were swift and scathing.
I mean this is obviously photoshopped right? Is he supposed to be standing? Crouching down? This doesn’t even look like a plausible physically position guys 😂 pic.twitter.com/cuPV2sWe7a
— Mark Valorian (@markvalorian) April 21, 2025
One X user outright stated, “Im 99% sure they photoshopped Joe into this picture.”
Andrew Giuliani, meanwhile, asked the simple question: “Where’s Hunter?”
Those remarks are just the tip of the iceberg and reflect a growing distrust in the Biden family’s public image.
Now, no verified evidence has confirmed the photoshop claims, but the speculation runs rampant.
Some argue the photo might simply be an awkward shot, poorly framed or timed.
Yet, even if that’s the case, the immediate assumption of deceit speaks volumes about the Biden brand’s eroded credibility.
Years of scandals, from Hunter’s legal woes to Joe’s own gaffes, have left the public primed to doubt. The 2024 pardon of Hunter only deepened perceptions of favoritism and dishonesty.
The Biden family’s attempt at a wholesome Easter portrait has clearly backfired. Instead of warmth, it’s sparked accusations of manipulation and questions about familial rifts.
Joe’s formal appearance, clashing with the casual setting, didn’t help. It’s as if he’s still campaigning, unable to relax even in a family moment — or perhaps unable to attend at all.
The absence of Hunter, a polarizing figure, to say the least, only added fuel to the fire. Was he excluded to avoid controversy, or was he simply unavailable for the photo?
Whatever the truth, the skepticism surrounding this image is telling. The Biden name, once synonymous with political legacy, now invites online mockery and general disbelief.
Critics argue this incident encapsulates the Biden family’s broader problem: a lack of authenticity. Every misstep, like this photo, reinforces the narrative of a family out of touch.
If the photo is genuine, the Bidens have failed to convey sincerity. If it’s edited, it’s a clumsy lie that only feeds the narrative that they’re desperate to control the narrative.
Either way, the public’s reaction shows how far trust in the Biden brand has fallen.
The speculation, warranted or not, largely seems to be a mess entirely of their own making.
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