In brief remarks released by People Magazine, 80-year-old Joe Biden finally acknowledges the existence of 4-year-old Navy Joan Roberts —Hunter Biden’s estranged daughter who lives in Arkansas.
“Our son Hunter and Navy’s mother, Lunden, are working together to foster a relationship that is in the best interests of their daughter, preserving her privacy as much as possible going forward,” President Biden said in a statement provided exclusively to PEOPLE.
“This is not a political issue, it’s a family matter,” President Biden’s statement continues. “Jill and I only want what is best for all of our grandchildren, including Navy.”
From People:
Navy, one of the president’s seven grandchildren, has recently been the subject of headlines as Republicans have criticized the president for previously touting his “six grandchildren.”
A source familiar with the situation tells PEOPLE that the recently resolved child support dispute between Hunter and Lunden has dictated how the relationship has played out so far.
“You have to remember there were some fairly contentious legal proceedings between Navy’s parents happening until just a few weeks ago. As grandparents, the Bidens are following Hunter’s lead,” the source says, adding, “They are — and have been — giving Hunter and Lunden the space and time to figure things out.”
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NEW: In a statement first shared with @people Magazine, @potus Biden publicly acknowledges his seventh grandchild: “Jill and I only want what is best for all of our grandchildren, including Navy.” https://t.co/VQkZNuJls3
— Ed O'Keefe (@edokeefe) July 28, 2023
