Staff Reports
In a stunning display of priorities, President Joe Biden felt compelled to announce the exhilarating news of becoming a great-grandfather amidst a press briefing about the devastating wildfires ravaging California. While one would expect a leader in the midst of a crisis to focus on handling the wildfires, Biden took a detour to share his family milestone. The president, alongside California Governor Gavin Newsom, went from discussing the dire situation of raging fires to boasting about the arrival of a new family member.
The president couldn’t resist the temptation to shout from the rooftops about his newfound status as a great-grandfather, revealing that his eldest granddaughter, Naomi Biden Neal, welcomed a 10-pound baby boy—oops, baby girl—moments before. For an 82-year-old president, this announcement certainly seemed more relevant than discussing how to tackle the multiple blazes threatening homes and livelihoods in California. One can only wonder if the voters will appreciate a focus on family news instead of wildfire management.
Biden during briefing on LA wildfires: "They got notifications yesterday that their homes probably burned to the ground… but, the good news is, I'm a great-grandfather as of today."
pic.twitter.com/LgC3zGJmiV— rooted.wings (@BrittRooted) January 8, 2025
Adding another layer of absurdity to the situation is the fact that while the Bidens have delighted in meeting their latest grandchild, they remain estranged from another granddaughter, Navy Joan Roberts. This six-year-old child, born in a complicated family saga involving Hunter Biden and Lunden Roberts, seems to be the forgotten grandchild in the Biden clan. In contrast to the joy brought by the new baby, it remains a curious detail that the President has yet to introduce himself to Navy, who could probably use a grandparent’s love just as much as the new arrival.
The timeline of family relations is equally eye-opening. Hunter Biden, who has often been the subject of controversy, just recently agreed to provide child support for Navy and only acknowledged her existence this past June after a lengthy legal battle. In a heartfelt statement, Biden claimed this was purely a “family matter,” but one can’t help but see the strange disconnect when family ties seem contingent on political implications. It raises eyebrows that the commitment to family appears to come with a hefty price tag attached for his son.
In the end, it seems that the Bidens are better at celebrating new births than mending fences with old relationships. One can’t help but chuckle at the peculiar juxtaposition of Biden proudly proclaiming his great-grandfather status while simultaneously failing to address the elephant in the room—his absent granddaughter. For a family that thrives on the notion of unity, they sure are struggling to keep all the grandkids in the loop, and that raises questions about just how much of a priority family really is when politics is at play.
