4 Children, 4 Fates: The Unfiltered, Up-to-Date Story Of Joe Biden’s Family—Including A 2025 Disbarment And A New Great-Grandchild
The Biden family is a study in both profound tragedy and high-stakes public life, a dynamic that continues to evolve rapidly. As of late December 2025, the family narrative has been punctuated by both a significant legal setback for the President’s son and a joyous milestone that marks the start of a new generation. The lives of Joe Biden’s four children—Beau, Hunter, Naomi, and Ashley—have been scrutinized like few others in modern American politics, each one carrying a unique legacy and facing their own public challenges.
This article provides the most current and comprehensive look at the Biden children, moving beyond general knowledge to focus on the definitive, fresh updates from 2025. From the ongoing work of the Beau Biden Foundation to the latest developments in Hunter Biden’s professional status, the story of the President’s immediate family remains a central, compelling, and often controversial part of his public identity.
The Biden Children: A Complete Family Biography and Timeline
Joe Biden has fathered four children across two marriages. His first wife, Neilia Hunter Biden, gave birth to three children, while his second wife, First Lady Jill Biden, had one. The family’s timeline is marked by a devastating 1972 car accident that shaped the lives of the surviving children and their father.
- Naomi "Amy" Biden (1971–1972): The youngest child from Joe Biden’s first marriage to Neilia Hunter Biden. Naomi was tragically killed at 13 months old in the December 1972 car accident in Hockessin, Delaware, which also claimed her mother’s life.
- Joseph Robinette "Beau" Biden III (1969–2015): Born February 3, 1969, Beau was the eldest son of Joe and Neilia. He was seriously injured in the 1972 car crash but survived. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and Syracuse University College of Law. Beau served as the 44th Attorney General of Delaware from 2007 to 2015 and was a Major in the Delaware Army National Guard, serving a tour in Iraq. He was widely considered his father's closest confidant and political heir. Beau died of brain cancer (glioblastoma) in May 2015.
- Robert Hunter Biden (Born 1970): Born February 4, 1970, Hunter is the second son of Joe and Neilia. Like Beau, he survived the 1972 accident. He is an attorney and businessman, having served on the board of the Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings and co-founded the investment and advisory firm Rosemont Seneca Partners. His career and personal life have been the subject of intense media and political scrutiny.
- Ashley Blazer Biden (Born 1981): Born June 8, 1981, Ashley is the only child of Joe Biden and his second wife, Jill Biden. She is a dedicated social worker, activist, and former fashion designer. She holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania. Her career has largely focused on social justice, particularly in the state of Delaware.
The Current Status of Hunter Biden’s Legal and Professional Career (Late 2025)
The year 2025 brought a definitive end to one chapter of Hunter Biden’s professional life while his legal battles continue to draw national attention. His status has been a persistent political flashpoint throughout his father’s presidency, involving complex financial and personal issues.
Disbarment and Professional Sanctions
In a major professional development in December 2025, a Connecticut judge officially disbarred Robert Hunter Biden from practicing law in the state. This decision followed complaints related to his federal convictions on firearms and tax offenses. While President Joe Biden had previously issued a pardon for the underlying federal offenses, the disbarment proceedings were a separate matter handled by the state judicial system based on violations of attorney conduct rules. The process for disbarment in other jurisdictions, such as Washington D.C., is also underway, further solidifying the professional sanctions against the Yale Law graduate.
Federal Convictions and Ongoing Scrutiny
Hunter Biden had previously been convicted on multiple federal counts, including three felony tax offenses and a firearms-related charge. Despite the presidential pardon, the underlying facts of the convictions led to the professional disciplinary action. The intense scrutiny of his business dealings, including his role with Burisma, remains a key topic of political commentary and continues to be investigated by various bodies. His legal team is navigating a complex landscape of state-level professional sanctions, even as the federal criminal charges have been addressed by the pardon.
The Enduring Legacies: Beau, Ashley, and the New Generation
While Hunter’s life remains tumultuous, the legacies of Beau and Ashley Biden continue to focus on public service, activism, and the family’s commitment to social justice, all while the Biden family tree extends into a new generation.
Beau Biden’s Lasting Impact: The Foundation’s 2025 Focus
The memory of Beau Biden, who served as a Major in the Delaware Army National Guard, is preserved through the work of the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children. The foundation, established in 2015, remains highly active in 2025, focusing on preventing child abuse through education, advocacy, and policy work. Recent newsletters from the foundation in the latter half of 2025 highlighted crucial topics such as strengthening child protection policies in schools and addressing the new challenges that Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses to child safety. The annual Child Protection Classic golf event also remains a key fundraiser for their mission.
Ashley Biden: Social Justice and Activism
Ashley Biden, the President’s only daughter, has maintained a career dedicated to social work and activism. She previously served as the Executive Director of the Delaware Center for Justice, focusing on criminal justice reform. Her work is deeply rooted in her commitment to community and social equity, a path she pursued long before her father became President. Ashley is also known for her fashion line, Livelihood, which combines her interest in design with her social mission by raising funds for community programs focused on economic inequality.
The Biden Family Welcomes a Great-Grandchild
A positive and celebratory update for the Biden family in 2025 was the birth of President Joe Biden’s first great-grandchild. His granddaughter, Naomi Biden Neal—the daughter of Hunter Biden and Kathleen Buhle—gave birth to a baby boy. The great-grandson was named William Brannon Neal, IV. This new arrival, a boy, marks a significant and joyful expansion of the Biden family tree, offering a moment of personal celebration amidst the political and legal challenges that often dominate the headlines.
The story of Joe Biden’s children is a complex narrative woven through decades of public service, personal heartache, and political controversy. From the tragic loss of Naomi and Neilia, to the enduring legacy of Beau, the continuing challenges faced by Hunter, and the quiet dedication of Ashley, the family’s journey reflects a unique intersection of private life and public duty at the highest level of American governance.
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