Ashley Biden, the daughter of former President Joe Biden, has filed for divorce from her plastic surgeon husband, Dr. Howard Krein, after more than 13 years of marriage, according to court records filed in Delaware.
The pair married in June 2012 in Greenville, Delaware, two years after Beau Biden, Ashley’s late older brother, introduced them. Divorce records in Pennsylvania are not made public, but the dissolution was confirmed through court filings.
On social media, Ashley Biden posted a photograph of herself walking through a park with a thumbs-up gesture, accompanied by Beyoncé’s song “Freedom.” She also shared a reflective message about transitions: “New life, new beginnings, means new boundaries. New ways of being that won’t look or sound like they did before.”
What Happened
Ashley Biden publicly acknowledged her marriage to Dr. Krein during remarks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where she introduced her father. “At the time, my dad was vice president, but he was also that dad who literally set up the entire reception,” she told the crowd. “He was riding around in his John Deere 4-wheeler, fixing the place settings, arranging the plants, and by the way, he was very emotional.”
The filing marks a significant personal development for Biden, who has maintained a relatively private public profile compared to her father’s political prominence. Details surrounding the reasons for the separation have not been disclosed.
The Reaction
The Biden family has not issued a public statement regarding the divorce filing. Friends and associates close to the family have refrained from commenting on the personal matter. The announcement comes at a time when the Biden family has faced heightened public scrutiny over various political and legal matters.
What This Means
Ashley Biden’s divorce reflects a shift in her personal circumstances as she enters a new chapter. The dissolution of her marriage after more than a decade together marks one of the more significant personal developments involving members of the former presidential family since leaving the White House.
The filing underscores how even members of high-profile political families experience the same life transitions as the broader population, despite their elevated public standing and media attention.
