President Joe Biden publicly acknowledged the existence of his granddaughter for the first time on Friday, referring to the situation as a “family matter.” The news comes after Hunter Biden, the president’s son, had a child with Lunden Roberts in 2019, and after a DNA test confirmed his paternity, he agreed to pay $20,000 a month in child support.
In a statement, President Biden stated that his son Hunter and Lunden Roberts are working together to foster a relationship that is in the best interests of their daughter, Navy. The president emphasized that this is not a political issue but a family matter, and that he and his wife Jill only want what is best for all of their grandchildren, including Navy.
According to a source familiar with the situation, the president has had discussions with his son and family about his grandchild and may potentially meet her in the future. The source also noted that the recent acknowledgement by the Bidens is likely a result of the resolution of the contentious legal proceedings between Navy’s parents.
Previously, Roberts had sought to change her daughter’s last name to “Biden” but has since dropped that request. In court filings, Roberts claimed that Hunter Biden had never seen or contacted their 4-year-old daughter and that the Bidens were estranged from their grandchild.
With the legal matters now largely settled, Navy’s parents are reportedly working on a way forward that is best for her. The source familiar with the situation emphasized that the focus should be on the well-being of the 4-year-old girl and that the Bidens are giving her parents the space and time to figure things out.
The news of President Biden’s acknowledgement of his granddaughter comes amid growing attention on Hunter Biden’s legal situation. However, both the president and his son have consistently asserted that this issue is a private family matter that should not be politicized.
The Bidens’ acknowledgement of their seventh grandchild highlights the complexities that many families face and underscores the importance of privacy and the best interests of the child. As the situation continues to develop, the primary concern remains the well-being of Navy and ensuring that her parents reach a resolution that is in her best interest.