President Joe Biden proudly announced on Wednesday that he has taken on a new role as a great-grandfather. The joyous occasion came as his granddaughter, Naomi Biden Neal, welcomed her first child, a baby boy named William Brannon Neal IV, with her husband Peter Neal at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The heartwarming news was shared by the first lady, Jill Biden, through an Instagram post featuring the president and herself with their new great-grandson.
The Bidens, who were in Los Angeles at the time, took the opportunity to visit Naomi and the newborn at the hospital, spending about 40 minutes with the new addition to their family. Naomi, aged 31, is the eldest daughter of Hunter Biden and Kathleen Buhle. Hunter Biden, now a grandfather, has four other children, including a 4-year-old son named Beau, who has now become an uncle.
President Biden, 82, is believed to be the first sitting president to become a great-grandfather while in office, marking a significant milestone for the Biden family. The birth of William Brannon Neal IV adds to the family's joy following Naomi and Peter Neal's marriage in November 2022, which was celebrated with an elaborate ceremony at the White House, a historic event as the first involving a president's granddaughter and the first held on the South Lawn.
Naomi Biden had previously announced her pregnancy on Election Day, Nov. 5, with an Instagram post showcasing her baby bump alongside the caption, 'We Voted.' The arrival of the newest member of the Biden family brought a moment of happiness amidst the president's busy schedule, which included a visit to New Orleans to offer condolences to the community following a tragic vehicle attack on New Year's Day in the French Quarter.
President Biden, who had an event scheduled in California, had to postpone the announcement of new national monuments due to ongoing wildfires in the region. Despite the challenges, the president and first lady made time to celebrate the arrival of their great-grandson, cherishing the special moments with their expanding family.
