 despite her popularity. Now, the relationship, according to Axios, between the Obamas and Bidens was permanently strained due to a series of events back in 2015. Biden, who was then vice president, talking about a presidential run, but was discouraged by Barack Obama. Beau Biden, Biden's son, died of cancer. Hunter had an affair with Beau Biden's widow, leading to his 2017 divorce of Buell.