President Biden, 82, Becomes Great-Grandfather to Naomi Biden's Baby Boy Amid California Wildfires

Jan 8, 2025, 08:00 PM

President Joe Biden, 82, has become a great-grandfather with the birth of his eldest granddaughter Naomi Biden Neal's first child, a baby boy named William Brannon Neal IV, on Wednesday. The birth took place at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visited Naomi after her cesarean section. Biden announced the news during a briefing on the devastating wildfires affecting Los Angeles County, stating, 'The good news is, I'm a great-grandfather as of today.' The President met with California Governor Gavin Newsom to discuss the wildfires, which have destroyed more than 1,000 homes and businesses and caused thick smoke to cover the region. Biden noted that his son, Hunter Biden, and his wife live in the fire zone and had been notified that their home might have burned down, though it appeared that it might still be standing. This event marks a historic moment, as he is believed to be the first sitting U.S. president to become a great-grandfather while in office. The wildfires continue to pose a significant threat to the area, and emergency services are working tirelessly to combat them.