Joe Biden Breaks Silence on Seventh Grandchild Amidst Paternity and Support Agreement
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President Joe Biden has finally publicly acknowledged his 4-year-old granddaughter, Navy Joan Roberts. The president, along with First Lady Jill Biden, expressed their commitment to the well-being of all their grandchildren, including Navy. The acknowledgment comes after a years long child support dispute between Hunter Biden, the president’s son, and Navy’s mother, Lunden Roberts, an Arkansas woman.
The child support case had been a contentious matter, with Hunter Biden initially denying paternity until a DNA test confirmed his relationship with Navy. The settlement reached last month resulted in a reduction of the monthly child support payments and an agreement that Hunter would provide some of his paintings to his daughter. Through this settlement, both parents are working towards fostering a relationship that is in Navy’s best interests while preserving her privacy.
The delay in acknowledging Navy had drawn criticism from some quarters, as President Biden had previously spoken about his relationship with his other six grandchildren but had generally refrained from mentioning Navy in public discussions about his family. Critics pointed out the disparity and urged the family to embrace her openly. However, a person familiar with the family’s dynamics explained that the president had been cautious about discussing the matter while the legal proceedings were ongoing.
With the legal matters now largely resolved, the Bidens are following Hunter’s lead in embracing their seventh grandchild. The family’s focus is on ensuring what’s best for Navy as she grows up. While the public acknowledgment marks a significant step, it is not yet clear if President Biden has had the opportunity to meet his granddaughter in person.
Navy, who holds a special place in her heart for her grandfather and father, is at the center of this family matter. The Bidens and Roberts are now working towards a positive way forward for her. As part of the recent settlement, Lunden Roberts dropped her attempts to rename their daughter with the Biden last name, a matter that had been a point of contention between the parents.
As President Biden heads off for a week-long vacation, the nation is left with this heartwarming update on the family front. The White House has previously avoided commenting on Hunter Biden’s legal disputes and the relationship with Navy Roberts. However, the acknowledgment now provides a glimpse into the family’s commitment to what is best for Navy and their dedication to supporting their grandchildren through the joys and challenges of life
It’s about time Biden publicly recognizes Navy Joan Roberts, his granddaughter by blood.👏👏https://t.co/XWhFF3HAWF
— Sarah Sizzle (@sizzle_sarah) July 28, 2023
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