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.