Biden, Once Criticized for "Ignoring Family," Officially Recognizes Granddaughter as Son's Child Born Out of Wedlock

Second Son Hunter Has Daughter from 2018 Extramarital Relationship
Conservative Camp Pressures "Won't Acknowledge His Own Granddaughter"

U.S. President Joe Biden has officially recognized Navy, the illegitimate child born to his second son Hunter Biden and Arkansas native woman Runden Roberts, as his granddaughter for the first time.

According to U.S. media on the 28th (local time), President Biden said at the White House, "Our son (second son) Hunter and Runden are creating the best possible relationship while protecting our daughter (Navy)'s privacy as much as possible." He added, "This is not a political issue but a family matter," and said, "Jill and I hope all our grandchildren, including Navy, do well."

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President Biden, who had officially denied Navy's existence by saying 'There are six grandchildren,' has now officially recognized his son's illegitimate child as his granddaughter. U.S. media interpret this statement as a response to pressure from Republican criticism that, while he promotes an image as a 'family man,' he ignores his illegitimate grandchildren.

Republican Chairwoman Rona McDaniel criticized on Twitter earlier this month, saying, "It is disgusting and heartbreaking that Biden does not acknowledge his granddaughter," and added, "Biden has no compassion."

Hunter Biden, the president's second son, fathered a daughter, Navy, in 2018 with Runden Roberts, a former adult club dancer. Initially, Hunter denied paternity, but a DNA test conducted after Runden filed a child support lawsuit confirmed he was the father. The two parties later reached an agreement on child support issues.

In his 2021 memoir, Hunter revealed about his encounter with Runden, writing, "It was when I was addicted to alcohol and drugs. I have no memory of meeting her. I had very few relationships at the time. I was a mess. But I take responsibility for what happened then."

However, through the lawsuit, it was decided that the surname 'Biden' would not be passed on, so Navy follows her mother's surname, 'Roberts.' Hunter has continuously been embroiled in controversies involving alcohol, drugs, and women. Last month, he was indicted on charges including tax evasion and is currently on trial.

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