The "Hunter Biden laptop" refers to a laptop allegedly belonging to Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden. The laptop came into the public spotlight in October 2020, when the New York Post reported that it contained emails, texts, and other documents related to Hunter's business dealings in Ukraine and China. Some of these documents suggested potential conflicts of interest or unethical behavior.

The controversy became politicized during the 2020 U.S. presidential election, with critics of Joe Biden claiming the emails showed corruption, while others argued that the contents were either misrepresented, unverified, or taken out of context. Some tech companies and media outlets initially downplayed the story, citing concerns over disinformation, particularly due to the timing of the release just before the election.

Since then, various investigations have been launched, but no clear evidence has emerged proving criminal wrongdoing by Hunter or Joe Biden directly tied to the laptop's contents. The whole situation remains politically charged and part of ongoing debates about ethics, foreign business dealings, and media handling of sensitive stories.