President Joe Biden acknowledges seventh grandchild for first time
0President Joe Biden's family. Recently, the President publicly acknowledged his seventh grandchild, a four-year-old girl named Navy, for the first time. Navy is the daughter of Mr. Biden's son, Hunter, who recently settled a court battle over child support.
In the past, President Biden had faced criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for not recognizing Navy. However, he has now addressed the situation, stating that he and his wife, Jill, want what is best for all of their grandchildren, including Navy. He emphasized that this is a family matter, not a political issue.
Hunter Biden's paternity of Navy was confirmed through DNA testing after the child's mother, Lunden Roberts, sued for child support. Hunter has been open about his struggles with addiction, mentioning that he had little recollection of his encounter with Ms. Roberts during a difficult time in his life.
President Biden's failure to mention Navy had drawn criticism, with some Republicans questioning his image as a family man. However, now that the acknowledgement has been made, the focus is on fostering a positive relationship between Hunter, Navy's mother, and their daughter, while preserving her privacy going forward.
President Biden has previously expressed his love for his six other grandchildren, with whom he keeps in touch daily. Hunter Biden has four other children, including a son named Beau, in memory of the President's late son who passed away in 2015.
This acknowledgment is an important step for the Biden family, and it highlights the complexities of personal and family matters that can sometimes intersect with public life.