At Least Two of Biden's 19th-Century Ancestors Were Enslavers, New Book Claims

Throughout his political career of more than 40 years, US President Joe Biden has proudly embraced his Irish roots -- which can be traced back to the great famine, per US genealogist Megan Smolenyak. While Biden may be quick to quote an Irish poet and pay respects to his maternal ancestry, less has been said about his paternal lineage and heritage.