Biden has a 7th grandchild. But he’s never acknowledged her, until now

President Biden has publicly acknowledged his seventh grandchild, Navy Joan Roberts, for the first time.

The acknowledgment: President Biden acknowledged Navy Joan Roberts, the 4-year-old daughter of his son, Hunter Biden, and Lunden Roberts, on Friday.
* He stated that Hunter and Lunden are working together to foster a relationship that preserves the child’s privacy as much as possible.
* He also emphasized that this is a family matter, not a political issue.

Family context: Hunter Biden, who has struggled with addiction, is the father of Navy.
* In his 2021 memoir, Hunter cited his addictions as the reason for his court battles over Navy’s paternity.
* A DNA test confirmed Hunter as Navy’s father and he has recently settled a lawsuit for child support.

Criticism and political theatre: President Biden’s lack of earlier acknowledgment drew criticism.
* GOP presidential contenders like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley targeted the president over this issue.

Hunter’s legal issues: Hunter Biden’s business and legal problems have been a focus of Republican attacks.
* He recently agreed to plead guilty to tax and gun charges to avoid future prosecution, but the plea deal fell through when a judge requested more information.
* Despite this, the White House has declined to comment on whether his legal issues pose a political liability for the president, affirming their support for him as he works to rebuild his life.

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