Ashley Biden, the daughter of former President Joe Biden, has filed for divorce from her husband, plastic surgeon Dr. Howard Krein, after more than 13 years of marriage, according to court records. The 44-year-old submitted the filing Monday in Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas, as first reported by The New York Post. On the same day the filing was made, Biden shared a post on Instagram that appeared to hint at a new chapter in her life. The post included a photo of her walking through a park while giving a thumbs-up, accompanied by Beyoncé’s song “Freedom.” She also shared a quote about embracing change, stating that “new life, new beginnings” require setting new boundaries and finding new ways of living that may look different from the past.
The exact reason for the separation has not been publicly disclosed. Divorce records in Philadelphia are not made public, which means additional details about the couple’s split are unlikely to emerge through court filings. Biden and Krein were introduced by her late brother, Beau Biden. The couple married in June 2012 during a ceremony in Greenville, Delaware. Ashley Biden later reflected on the wedding during a speech at the Democratic National Convention last year while introducing her father. She recalled that Joe Biden, who was vice president at the time, personally helped organize much of the reception. According to her story, he even rode around the venue on a John Deere four-wheeler to fix place settings and adjust decorations, becoming emotional during the celebration.
Meanwhile, Joe Biden himself is facing renewed political scrutiny in Washington. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has said his committee’s investigation into the former president’s mental fitness could potentially be used to challenge some pardons and executive orders issued during Biden’s final months in office. Comer has questioned the use of an autopen, a mechanical device used to reproduce signatures, arguing it could raise legal concerns if documents were signed without the president’s direct knowledge. Some legal experts say such disputes could ultimately be resolved in court, depending on whether Biden personally authorized the actions.
