Biden Family Receives Over $480,000 in Gifts

In 2023, President Joe Biden and his family received gifts exceeding $480,000 from foreign leaders, with the most notable being a $20,000 diamond from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, presented to First Lady Jill Biden. This 7.5-carat diamond is the most expensive gift received by the first family that year and is currently retained for official use in the White House East Wing. Other significant gifts included a $14,063 brooch from the Ukrainian ambassador, a $7,100 photo album from South Korea, and various items from other leaders, such as a statue from Mongolia and a silver tray from Israel. Federal law mandates disclosure of gifts valued over $480, with many expensive gifts typically transferred to the National Archives for preservation. The Biden family has not commented on the specific use of the diamond. Overall, these gifts reflect the diplomatic relationships and cultural exchanges between the U.S. and other nations.