President Biden refused to acknowledge his fifth granddaughter, whom his eldest son Hunter Biden raised out of wedlock, in remarks Monday at a Women’s History Month reception at the White House.
“I think there’s a future for all Americans, and I think there’s a future for my daughter and four granddaughters. They’re amazing, by the way.” the president said.
“You should meet my granddaughters. Oh, you think I’m kidding. I’m not,” he added.
Mr. Biden, 81, has repeatedly said he only has six grandchildren, ignoring 4-year-old Marine Corpsman Joan Roberts, the daughter of Mr. Hunter and the baby’s mother, Landen Roberts of Arkansas. has also insisted.
The president publicly acknowledged the existence of Marine Joan Roberts last July, issuing a statement claiming he wanted “what’s best” for the girl after his embattled son settled his child support case with Landen Roberts. Announced.
“Our son, Hunter, and his Navy mother, Lunden, continue to pursue a relationship that is in her daughter’s best interests, while protecting her privacy as much as possible,” Biden said in a written statement to People magazine. We are working together to foster this.”
“This is not a political issue, this is a family issue,” he added. “Jill and I want only what’s best for all of our grandchildren, including the Navy.”
Hunter has “never met or communicated” with the Navy, and the president and first lady Jill Biden “remain estranged” from her. Roberts argued in court documents filed last year in a child support case.
Roberts’ attorney, Clint Lancaster, told the Post last year that “Landen is a wonderful mother and Little Navy will do well,” adding, “Everyone is disappointed that we haven’t heard from her more.” Ta. [with the Biden family]”
Joe Biden’s other grandchildren are Hunter and ex-wife Kathleen Buhl’s daughters Naomi, 30, Finnegan, 23, and Maisie, 22. Natalie (19) and Robert (17), children of his late son Beau Biden and his wife Harry. Hunter and his current wife, Melissa Cohen, have 4-year-old son Beau.
