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Joe Biden has called his grandchildren 'my heart.' Here are 11 candid photos that show their close bond.

November 17, 2022

Joe Biden holds his grandson Beau Biden — President Joe Biden lifts his grandson Beau, the son of Hunter Biden, in June 2022.

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Candid photos show President Joe Biden spending time with his grandchildren.
Biden's son Hunter has four children with his ex-wife: Naomi, Finnegan, Maisy, and Beau.
Biden's late son, Beau Biden, had two children: Natalie and Robert Hunter Biden II.

Joe Biden (then a US senator) stood with granddaughters Finnegan and Maisy Biden after a Democratic candidates debate in 2007.

Joe Biden with his grandchildren in 2007 — Joe Biden with his granddaughters Finnegan (left) and Maisy Biden in 2007.

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Biden faced off against Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton at the debate.

On the campaign trail in 2008, Natalie Biden joined the vice presidential candidate onstage.

Natalie Biden makes an impromptu speech at a campaign event as Joe Biden and Jill Biden look on — Joe Biden and Jill Biden with Natalie Biden at a rally in 2008.

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Biden spoke at a rally in Media, Pennsylvania.

At the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Biden put his arm around his oldest granddaughter, Naomi.

Joe Biden puts his arm around granddaughter Naomi Biden at the DNC — Joe Biden and Naomi Biden at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

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Naomi will marry her fiancé Peter Neal at the White House on November 19.

Biden and Finnegan stopped for milkshakes in North Carolina in 2020.

Joe Biden and granddaughter Finnegan Biden stop for milkshakes on the campaign trail — Joe Biden and Finnegan Biden in Durham, North Carolina, in 2020.

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The pair grabbed milkshakes at Cook Out, a regional fast-food chain, in Durham, North Carolina.

He held Maisy close at a campaign event in Michigan.

Joe Biden puts his arm around granddaughter Maisy Biden — Joe Biden and Maisy Biden in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, in 2020.

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Biden spoke at a canvass kickoff event in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, in 2020.

Maisy returned the favor when Biden delivered his victory speech in Wilmington, Delaware.

Maisy Biden hugs Joe Biden after his presidential acceptance speech — Joe Biden and his family watch fireworks after his 2020 victory speech in Wilmington, Delaware.

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"I would not be here without the love and tireless support of Jill, Hunter, Ashley, all of our grandchildren and their spouses, and all our family," he said in his speech. "They are my heart."

Biden also gave his grandson Beau a kiss on the forehead.

Joe Biden kisses his grandson held by Hunter Biden — Joe Biden kisses his grandson Beau Biden, held by his son Hunter Biden, after delivering his victory speech in Wilmington, Delaware, in 2020.

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The young Beau Biden is named for Biden's late son Beau, who died of cancer in 2015.

He and Jill Biden watched fireworks for the Fourth of July with Finnegan and Naomi in 2021.

Joe Biden and Jill Biden with granddaughters Finnegan and Naomi Biden — Joe and Jill Biden watch fireworks with their granddaughters Finnegan Biden (second from the right) and Naomi Biden from the White House balcony on the Fourth of July in 2021.

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The president and first lady hosted a Fourth of July event for essential workers and military families.

In June, he gave Beau a lift at the White House.

Biden greeted Beau upon returning from summits in Germany and Spain.

Later that month, he spent Father's Day with his grandchildren at Rehoboth Beach in Delaware.

The Bidens on the beach in June 2022 — Joe Biden walks on the beach with his daughter Ashley Biden (right), granddaughter Natalie Biden (center), granddaughter Naomi Biden (second from the left) and her fiancé Peter Neal (left) in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

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Natalie Biden told press gathered at Rehoboth Beach that her family spent Father's Day having dinner together and doing puzzles.

In August, he embraced Robert Hunter Biden after signing the PACT Act in the East Room of the White House.

Joe Biden embraces his grandson in the East Room of the White House — Joe Biden embraces his grandson Robert "Hunter" Biden in 2022.

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The PACT Act of 2022, officially titled the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promises to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022, addresses the needs of veterans who became sick after being exposed to toxic burns pits during their time in the military.

Robert's father Beau was diagnosed with brain cancer after serving in the Iraq War.

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