Ashley Biden, the daughter of former President Joe Biden, has filed for divorce from her husband, Howard Krein, after more than 13 years of marriage, according to court records
Ashley Biden, the daughter of former President Joe Biden, has filed for divorce from her
Ashley Biden, the daughter of former President Joe Biden, has filed for divorce from her husband, Howard Krein, after more than 13 years of marriage, according to court records.
The 44-year-old former first daughter submitted the filing Monday in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, according to reports. On the same day, Ashley Biden posted a photo on Instagram showing herself walking through a park while giving a thumbs-up gesture, accompanied by the song Freedom by Beyoncé.
She also shared a reflective quote that read, “New life, new beginnings, means new boundaries. New ways of being that won’t look or sound like they did before,” suggesting a period of personal transition. The reason for the separation has not been publicly disclosed, and divorce filings in Philadelphia are typically not made public.
Ashley Biden and Krein were introduced by her late older brother, Beau Biden, and married in Greenville, Delaware in June 2012. She later reflected on the wedding during remarks at the Democratic National Convention last year, describing how her father helped prepare for the reception while serving as vice president.
At the time, my dad was vice president, but he was also that dad who
“At the time, my dad was vice president, but he was also that dad who literally set up the entire reception,” she told the audience, recalling how he helped arrange decorations and personally assisted with preparations.
Meanwhile, Joe Biden is also facing renewed scrutiny this week. James Comer, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said his investigation into Biden’s mental acuity could potentially be used to challenge some pardons and executive orders issued during Biden’s final months in office.
Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, raised concerns about the use of an autopen — a mechanical device that reproduces a signature — suggesting it could create legal questions if decisions were made without the president’s direct awareness. He argued that if Biden did not know what documents were being signed, legal challenges could follow.
Legal experts have weighed in on the issue. Alan Dershowitz told reporters that such disputes would likely end up in court, where judges would consider both the type of document signed and whether use of an autopen met constitutional requirements.
The discussion comes after Biden’s performance in the first 2024 presidential debate drew criticism from
The discussion comes after Biden’s performance in the first 2024 presidential debate drew criticism from some observers. Former adviser to Barack Obama, David Axelrod, described the reaction as one of “shock,” noting concerns about Biden’s presentation during the event.
Earlier scrutiny also followed a report from Special Counsel Robert Hur regarding Biden’s handling of classified documents, which referenced memory lapses during interviews. Biden later defended his actions in an interview with The New York Times, stating, “I made every decision” regarding pardons, though aides acknowledged he did not individually review every name included in broader clemency categories.
As both personal and political developments unfold, the Biden family finds itself once again in the public spotlight, with attention focused on both Ashley Biden’s divorce and the continuing debate surrounding Joe Biden’s final months in office.
