Ashley Biden Removes Social Media Post Targeting Husband Amid Divorce News

Ashley Biden Removes Social Media Post Targeting Husband Amid Divorce News

Ashley Biden, the daughter of former President Joe Biden, has initiated divorce proceedings after 13 years of marriage to Dr. Howard Krein, a plastic surgeon. The divorce filing has generated considerable media attention, particularly following an Instagram Story that appeared to address her husband directly.

The divorce papers were submitted shortly after an Instagram story from Biden’s verified account caught the public eye. Reported by the New York Post, the post seemed to hint at marital discord, surfacing just a few hours before the formal filing.

In the now-deleted Instagram Story, Biden shared a photo of a man and woman holding hands while walking. The image showed the couple from behind, with Biden’s caption reportedly stating, “My husband and his girlfriend holding hands.” This post sparked speculation about the nature of her marriage and led to widespread media analysis.

Accompanying the photo was the song “Another” by Notorious B.I.G., featuring Lil’ Kim. The lyrics included the question, “What do you do when your man is untrue? Do you cut the sucker off and find someone new?” This musical choice didn’t go unnoticed, adding a layer of intensity to her message.

Fox News Digital reached out to Dr. Howard Krein for comments regarding the Instagram post and the divorce proceedings, but did not receive a response. The brief window between her social media activity and the legal filing raised eyebrows across social media platforms.

Further insights emerged from the New York Post about additional posts shared by Biden on the same day. One such post featured a video of her enjoying a walk in a park, accompanied by a thumbs-up to Beyoncé’s track “Freedom.” She also reposted a quote over Lauryn Hill’s “Freedom Time,” which read: “New life, new beginnings means new boundaries. New ways of being that won’t look or sound like they did before.”

The divorce petition, filed in Philadelphia Family Court, describes the marriage as “irretrievably broken.” Biden has requested spousal support while the divorce case proceeds, indicating potential financial discussions ahead.

In a reflective moment, Biden and Krein’s marriage was ceremoniously tied in 2012 at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church in Greenville, Delaware. The wedding blended Biden’s Catholic values with Krein’s Jewish heritage, showcasing a beautiful fusion of their backgrounds at a reception hosted by the Biden family at their lake house in Wilmington.

During the ceremony, Joe Biden, then the Vice President, expressed his belief that Krein was the right choice for his daughter. He famously told People magazine, “This is the right guy. And he’s getting a helluva woman.” His enthusiastic endorsement revealed the close-knit family dynamic.

In a poignant reminiscence at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Ashley Biden recounted her father’s involvement during the wedding preparations. She shared, “At the time, my dad was vice president, but he was also that dad who literally set up the entire reception. 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.”

She added, “Before he walked me down the aisle, he turned to me and said he would always be my best friend. All these years later, Dad, you are still my best friend.” Such heartfelt sentiments demonstrate the deep familial connections that Biden values.

Dr. Howard Krein is a New Jersey-born otolaryngologist and plastic surgeon, serving as Chief Medical Officer at StartUp Health and a faculty member at Thomas Jefferson University. He previously contributed to the Biden Cancer Initiative and offered informal advice on COVID-19 during Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign.

The sequence of events surrounding the Instagram post and the subsequent divorce filing has raised questions about the couple’s relationship dynamics. All posts related to the matter have since been removed, further adding to public intrigue.

Fox News Digital has also sought comments from both former President Biden and Ashley Biden regarding the situation but had no response by the time of publication. Efforts to reach the Philadelphia Clerk of Family Court for comments on the filing were unsuccessful.

This report includes contributions from Fox News’ Brie Stimson.