At 82, President Biden Becomes First Sitting President to Become Great-Grandfather

Jan 8, 2025, 10:58 PM

President Joe Biden, 82, has become a great-grandfather for the first time after his eldest granddaughter, Naomi Biden Neal, gave birth to a son named William Brannon Neal IV at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. The baby is the first child of Naomi and her husband, Peter Neal. Biden announced the birth during an official briefing on the devastating wildfires in Southern California, where he met with California Governor Gavin Newsom and firefighting officials. Biden is believed to be the first sitting U.S. president to become a great-grandfather while in office. First Lady Jill Biden shared a photo on Instagram of the president holding his great-grandson, expressing their joy over the new addition to the family.