Joseph Biden

Joe Biden is the 46th President of the United States, elected from the Democratic Party. He was a candidate for US President in the 2024 election, but withdrew from the race on July 21. Born in 1942 in the town of Scranton (Pennsylvania, USA).

Joe Biden has spent over half a century in big politics – first as a senator, and later as  vice president during Obama's 2 presidential terms, and since January 20, 2021, as  President of the United States (he defeated Donald Trump in the election).

Joe Biden has shown himself to be a consistent supporter of Ukraine and an ally in repelling Russian aggression. His leadership was best demonstrated during his visit to Kyiv on February 20, 2023, which took place to the accompaniment of air raid sirens warning of the danger of yet more Russian missile strikes.

Joe Biden has been married twice; the First Lady of the US is Jill Biden. Biden has 4 children, 3 from his first marriage, 2 of whom sadly died in terrible tragedies: his daughter Naomi died in 1972 in a car accident together with her mother. His eldest son, Beau Biden,  died in 2015 of brain cancer. From his second marriage, Biden has a daughter, Ashley (born in 1981).

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