Alan Ritchson – star of the hit series Reacher – gushed about a surprise visit on set from former President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden.

The actor, who has over 4.2 million followers on Instagram, shared a reel consisting of photos and clips from the presidential visit.

Alan lauded the Bidens in his caption, writing: ‘So our Reacher set got in the way of these legends’ – but swiftly sparked a mix of praise and condemnation from his huge fanbase.

The actor, who is a devout Christian, slammed current President Donald Trump last year during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

Alan, 42, called Trump a ‘rapist and con man,’ and took a swipe at Christians who support him.

In Alan’s post, he explained how honored he felt meeting Joe and Hunter. 

Alan Ritchson – star of the hit series Reacher – gushed about a surprise visit on set from former President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden

He wrote: ‘Was a privilege and honor to meet the Biden family. They couldn’t have been more lovely. Kind, joyful, gracious and present.’

Adding: ‘We chatted briefly about simple stuff, like string theory and quantum entanglement. Then Joe beat me at arm wrestling. All in a day’s work.’ 

A source told DailyMail.com the Bidens were heading to the popular restaurant when they ‘stumbled onto the set.’

The Bidens dined at Parc restaurant in Philadelphia while Reacher was filming nearby, according to CBS Philadelphia.

Alan was filming a scene outside that involved a police chase when Joe and Hunter got out of a SUV.

‘Out walked these men that I thought were actors but then the entire cast and crew started clapping and cheering. Then someone said, “We love you, Joe, we love you!”‘ the eyewitness told CBS Philadelphia.

‘I thought it was the end of the scene – that they were wrapping for the day. And no, it was you know Joe Biden decided he needed some breakfast at Parc Rittenhouse,’ the source told the outlet. 

The source said they were inside the restaurant for about an hour then came and met with the actors and crew members as well as residents. 

The actor, who has over 4.2 million followers on Instagram, shared a reel consisting of photos and clips from the presidential visit

Alan gushed about the Biden in his caption, writing: ‘So our Reacher set got in the way of these legends’

In Alan’s post, he explained how honored he felt meeting Joe and Hunter

The actor, who has over 4.2 million followers on Instagram, shared a reel consisting of photos and clips from the presidential visit

In April 2024, Alan spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about his religion and how the religion has changed in his opinion.

‘I’m a Christian quite simply because of what Jesus calls us to do. Love other people until death. It doesn’t mean we’re all to be hung on a cross, but how can I suffer for you? That is a beautiful thing,’ he said to the outlet.

He called Christians the ‘most vitriolic tribe’ and noted that ‘it is so antithetical to what Jesus was calling us to be and to do.’

His show Reacher has been dubbed an anti-woke series – but the actor has very strong feelings about Trump.

Alan plays Jack Reacher in the series, which is based on the Jack Reacher book series by Lee Child. 

‘Trump is a rapist and a con man. And yet the entire Christian church seems to treat him like he’s their poster child and it’s unreal. I don’t understand it,’ Alan said.

On the state of the Catholic church: ‘It’s worth saying that the atrocities that are happening in the church that are being actively covered up, even to this day with people not being held accountable, is repulsive. I can’t for one second support the Catholic Church while there are still cardinals, bishops and priests being passed around with known pedophilic tendencies.’ 

In April 2024, Alan spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about his religion and how the religion has changed in his opinion; seen February 16, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida 

Alan stars in action series Reacher, based on the Jack Reacher book series

Fans were divided in the comments section of Alan’s reel, with some surprised at his political stance

Fans were divided in the comments section of Alan’s reel, with some surprised at his political stance and warned him against posting the photo.

One wrote: ‘Damn I didn’t know you were a demon’ while a second typed; ‘I would not have posted this.’

Others accused the star of being ‘crooked’ and wrote: ‘Damn. I liked the reacher. Well fuck that s**t.’

Others simply found joy in how it was make pro-Trump fans react, while many just thought it was an amazing experience to meet a president.

Many applauded him on being a ‘true Christian,’ and calling the moment as ‘awesome.’ 

In February 2025, Alan revealed he and Matt Gaetz were ‘adversaries,’ and said it began back in their school days.

In February 2025, Alan revealed he and Matt Gaetz were ‘adversaries,’ and said it began back in their school days; Matt Gaetz and wife Ginger in July 2023

He spoke out his relationship with the former Congressman to GQ magazine, calling him ‘that motherf****r.’

‘We are adversaries. He’s just not a good dude. It’s shocking to me that the panhandle of Florida continues to vote for somebody – knowing everything we know about him.’

Gaetz was a member of Congress and was Trump’s choice for Attorney General, but he pulled his own name out of contention after allegations he had a threesome with a minor. 

He has maintained his innocence.