Joe Biden isn’t just a former president, he’s a grandfather of seven, a great-grandfather, and the patriarch of a sprawling political dynasty. Now, as he faces a serious Stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis, attention has shifted to the younger generation carrying the Biden name forward.
From campaign rallies to courtrooms and art studios, the Biden grandchildren have grown up in the public eye—each carving a path while staying closely tied to “Pop,” as they call him.
The Family Behind the President
Biden has four children: Beau, Hunter, and Naomi from his first marriage to Neilia Biden, and Ashley Biden from his second marriage to Dr. Jill Biden. Naomi tragically died in a car accident as a child, and Beau passed away from brain cancer in 2015.
The grandchildren include the children of Beau and Hunter, who between them have shaped much of Biden’s personal life and public persona in recent years.
“Pop” First, Politician Second
Known affectionately as “Pop”, Joe Biden has made a point to stay close to his grandkids, even while in the White House. In a 2021 appearance on TODAY with Jenna & Friends, several of his granddaughters described how he calls each of them every few days, checks in regularly, and never misses a graduation or big event when he can help it.
On the SmartLess podcast in 2022, Biden himself said his “best recreation” during his presidency was simply “finding moments to connect” with his grandchildren, especially his granddaughters.
Naomi Biden – The White House Newlywed Turned Mom
At 31, Naomi is the eldest of the Biden grandchildren. She married attorney Peter Neal in a historic White House wedding in 2022, and the couple lived at the residence for a time.
She announced her pregnancy on Election Day 2024 and gave birth in January 2025 via scheduled C-section. The baby, reportedly named in honor of Biden’s late son Beau, made Joe a great-grandfather.
In a recent interview, Biden said:
“I’m about to be a great-grandfather. Jesus God.”
Though she typically maintains a low public profile, Naomi made headlines when she testified at her father Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial in 2024. Hunter was convicted, but later pardoned by Joe Biden in December, a move that sparked significant political discussion.
Finnegan Biden – The Activist with a Measured Voice
Finnegan, now 24, has been involved in activism from high school to college. She first drew attention for leading a protest that challenged her school’s dress code policy.
In college at the University of Pennsylvania, she spearheaded a Change.org petition in March 2020 urging the university to extend the deadline for pass/fail grading during the COVID-19 lockdown. The petition drew over 3,500 signatures and helped lead to a policy change.
She said at the time:
“You have to be the change you want to see… even if it’s just writing a petition.”
Her sister Naomi posted about her:
“BURSTING WITH PRIDE AND PERPETUALLY IN AWE OF MY FIRST LOVE AND LITTLE SIS @finneganbiden.”
Maisy Biden – The Free Spirit and Artist
Maisy, also 24, takes a different path. On her website, she introduces herself as Roberta Mabel “Maisy” Biden, describing her digital space as:
“The JUNK DRAWER. Where my art will live forever… until my autopay declines.”
Her work includes paintings, global photography, and a YouTube video that blends new creations with old childhood footage of her dancing, asking questions, and exploring.
She uses the platform to express a creative spirit full of color, humor, and a dash of self-deprecation.
Natalie Biden – The Public Granddaughter
Natalie, 20, is the daughter of the late Beau Biden. She appeared in public during both of her grandfather’s campaigns and joined him onstage at a 2024 rally in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where he called her:
“The love of my life and the life of my love.”
She’s currently a student at the University of Pennsylvania and joked during her TODAY show appearance about sneaking into her grandparents’ kitchen for free food when they were nearby in D.C.
Robert “Hunter” Biden II – The Quiet Strength
At 19, Robert, Beau’s only son, maintains a low public profile. He was confirmed at the family’s Wilmington church in 2021, with Joe and Jill by his side. The family posed for photos before visiting Beau’s nearby gravesite.
He has stayed out of the spotlight, but remains a quiet pillar of the Biden family.
Navy Roberts – Acknowledged, Then Shielded
Navy Joan Roberts, born in August 2018, is the daughter of Hunter Biden and Lunden Roberts. Her paternity was confirmed by court-ordered DNA testing in November 2019 after a lawsuit seeking child support and healthcare coverage.
Although Hunter initially denied the relationship, legal records confirmed his paternity. Navy was later privately acknowledged by the family and legally settled as part of the Biden lineage.
Now 6 years old, she has remained out of the spotlight.
Beau Biden Jr. – The Youngest Biden with a Legacy Name
Beau Biden Jr., born in March 2020 to Hunter Biden and Melissa Cohen, was named after Joe’s late son. He appeared in public during the January 2021 inauguration, where Hunter was photographed holding him as the family walked into the Capitol.
His name is a powerful tribute to a family deeply shaped by both love and loss.
Family First as Biden Faces a Life-Threatening Diagnosis
On May 18, 2025, Biden’s office confirmed that the former president had been diagnosed with aggressive Stage 4 prostate cancer. The disease had already spread to the bone, and doctors gave him a Gleason score of 9, indicating one of the most dangerous forms.
The diagnosis followed urinary symptoms and the discovery of a small prostate nodule just two days earlier.
His doctors say the cancer is hormone-sensitive, meaning it may respond to treatment but cannot be cured. Options include:
- Hormone therapy
- ARTA drugs
- Chemotherapy
“This won’t be easy,” said urologist Dr. Ben Lamb, citing expected fatigue, bone pain, and weight loss.
Despite round-the-clock medical care, some critics have questioned why the cancer wasn’t detected sooner. A routine PSA test could have flagged the problem earlier, some experts argue.
A Legacy Rooted in Love and Loss
In a recent visit to Arlington National Cemetery, Biden stood in Section 60, where many Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are buried, and reflected on Beau’s military service.
He recalled a quote his wife taped to his mirror:
“Faith sees best in the dark.”
Now, with his family beside him, Biden begins a new and uncertain chapter, one defined less by politics and more by family, faith, and the fragile threads that connect generations.
