CNN panelist Bakari Sellers compared Hunter Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom to a "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"-style political pairing during a Saturday discussion. Sellers noted that some Democrats were drawn to the combative posture both figures exhibited while defending Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner.
The panel discussion followed a CNN clip in which Hunter Biden defended Platner despite controversies surrounding the candidate. Biden stated he had not heard evidence suggesting Platner was abusive, misogynistic, antisemitic, or racist. He highlighted Platner's progressive policy positions, including support for universal healthcare and political reform.
CNN anchor Abby Phillips noted that some Democrats were willing to elevate Hunter Biden despite concerns about the Biden family's political baggage. The panel also discussed Biden's online attacks against former President Donald Trump.