Controversy surrounds President Biden's public acknowledgment of his grandchildren. Reports indicate that he consistently refers to having six grandchildren, despite a seventh grandchild from his son Hunter's relationship with Lunden Roberts. This omission has sparked criticism, particularly from conservatives.

Hunter Biden recently settled a child support case with Roberts, the mother of his 4-year-old daughter. The settlement involved Hunter providing some of his paintings to his daughter, and Roberts withdrawing her request to change the child's last name to Biden. The New York Times highlighted the family dispute, attributing it to financial matters, political dynamics, and the implications of the Biden family name.

President Biden with Hunter's son, Beau. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)

President Biden walking with his grandson Beau. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images)

White House aides have reportedly been instructed to publicly state that the president and first lady have six grandchildren. This directive further fuels the controversy surrounding the exclusion of Hunter's daughter. During a White House event, President Biden explicitly mentioned having six grandchildren and speaking to them daily. He has also reportedly excluded his seventh grandchild from the annual White House Christmas stocking tradition.

Amidst the controversy and ongoing scrutiny of Hunter Biden's business dealings, the president has shown increased public support for his son and grandson, Beau, including recent visits to Camp David. Last month, Hunter Biden reached a plea agreement with the Justice Department regarding tax violations and a gun charge, likely avoiding jail time.

President Biden with his son Hunter and grandson Beau. (Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

First lady Jill Biden and Beau Biden. (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)

The situation has drawn criticism on social media, with many expressing disapproval of the Bidens' apparent disregard for their seventh grandchild. The White House has not yet commented on the matter.