Biden is just 'pop' at granddaughter's graduation from the University of Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 15: U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden walk across the South Lawn as they return to the White House on May 15, 2023 in Washington, DC. The Bidens attended their granddaughter Maisy Biden’s graduation ceremony at t
PHILADELPHIA - Joe Biden took a brief break from being president on Monday to focus on being "pop," attending his granddaughter Maisy Biden’s graduation from the University of Pennsylvania.
Maisy is the youngest daughter of Hunter Biden and his former wife, Kathleen Buhle, who both attended the ceremony. Also present were Maisy’s older sisters, Naomi and Finnegan, first lady Jill Biden, and the Bidens' daughter, Ashley Biden.
Before the commencement, some students waved at the president and took photos. He waved back and pumped his fist. But other than that, Biden was just another face in the crowd, albeit a very recognizable one. The family sat stage left, apart from the rest of the audience.
Idina Menzel, the actress and singer, delivered the commencement address, even belting out a few lines of a song from the musical "Rent."
After the ceremony, Biden and his family went to a lunch at a Vietnamese restaurant.