Lunden Roberts, once romantically involved with Hunter Biden, has thrust their ongoing child support battle back into the spotlight with a bold request to an Arkansas court.
Roberts, the mother of Biden’s seven-year-old daughter, Navy Joan, is asking a judge to reopen their long-standing case and arrest Biden until he adheres to a 2023 agreement. According to court records cited by The New York Post, she claims Biden only engages when forced and argues his income has shifted significantly since the last ruling. The dispute, rooted in a 2020 child support settlement, also touches on the Navy being excluded from benefits other Biden grandchildren reportedly receive.
The issue has sparked heated debate over personal responsibility and the obligations of public figures. While some see this as a private family matter, others view it as a window into broader questions of accountability.
According to Breitbart, this saga began in 2019 when Roberts delved into financial details tied to Biden’s role with Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian energy firm long mired in corruption allegations. She initially sought support for Navy Joan, a child Biden refused to acknowledge until a court-ordered DNA test confirmed his paternity.
By 2020, facing potential contempt of court, Biden agreed to pay child support, a move that temporarily eased tensions. Yet, the agreement didn’t fully settle the unrest, as Roberts later pushed for more adjustments.
Fast forward to 2023, and a new settlement emerged, with Biden pledging proceeds from his artwork to his daughter. Roberts, however, dropped her request for the Navy to carry the Biden surname, a decision that hinted at compromise but not closure.
Now, Roberts is upping the ante, arguing that Biden’s apparent reluctance to comply warrants drastic measures like arrest. She told The New York Post that Biden only responds when “he has to do so,” suggesting incarceration might finally spur action. That’s a tough stance, and it paints a picture of a man dodging duty unless cornered by legal consequences.
Her frustration seems compounded by claims of unequal treatment. Roberts contends the Navy is “shut out” of privileges other Biden grandchildren enjoy, a point that stings when family legacy is so publicly tied to political power. It’s hard not to wonder if this is less about money and more about recognition.
Roberts also seeks a modification of the support payments, which could drop from $20,000 to $5,000 monthly, citing changes in Biden’s financial situation. While some might applaud a reduction as pragmatic, others could see it as a step backward for a child’s well-being.
The backstory here isn’t just legal—it’s deeply personal. Roberts shared with Inside Edition in 2024, “There’s a certain package that comes with Hunter, and you either accept it or you don’t.” Her words hint at a complex relationship, marked by charm but burdened by Biden’s struggles with addiction.
She met Biden while working as a dancer at a Washington, D.C., club, a detail that’s fueled tabloid interest but shouldn’t overshadow the core issue: a child’s support. It’s easy for critics to sensationalize her past, yet the focus must remain on Navy Joan’s needs, not personal judgments.
Adding to the family dynamic, Roberts noted in 2024 that neither former President Joe Biden nor Jill Biden had met Navy, who was five at the time. Only last year did the president publicly acknowledge his granddaughter’s existence, a delay that raises questions about familial priorities in the public eye.
This case isn’t just about one family—it’s a microcosm of how privilege can seem to bend rules. When a figure like Biden appears to sidestep obligations until forced, it fuels distrust in elites who often escape the scrutiny that everyday folks face. That’s a bitter pill for many who value personal responsibility.
Roberts’ push for enforcement, while harsh, underscores a demand for fairness that resonates beyond Arkansas courtrooms. If Biden’s income has indeed changed, adjusting support is reasonable, but ignoring agreements altogether? That’s where the public’s patience wears thin, and deservedly so.