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Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign on Sunday after fellow Democrats lost faith in his sanity.
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US President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign on Sunday. In a letter posted on social media platform X, he said he will remain in office until the end of his term and will address the nation later this week on his decision.
Below are reactions from politicians, industry and advocacy groups, and other observers.
Vice President Kamala Harris
“I am honored to receive the president’s endorsement and I intend to pursue and win this nomination,” Harris said in a statement. “I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party and unite our nation to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda.”
Former President Donald Trump
In a phone call with CNN minutes after Biden announced his exit from the 2024 race, former President Trump responded, “He’s the worst president in the history of our country. He’s the only one in our history.” The country went down as the worst president.” Trump also said he thinks Vice President Kamala Harris will be easier to beat than Biden, according to CNN.
Former President Barack Obama
“I also know that Joe has never backed down from a fight. Looking at the political landscape and deciding whether he should pass the torch to a new nominee is surely the most difficult task of his life. “But I know they won’t make that decision until they’re sure it’s right for America,” the former president said in a statement Our party leaders will be able to create a process that will produce an outstanding nominee.”
Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader
“Joe Biden has not only been a great president and a great legislative leader, but he is a truly amazing human being. Of course, his decision was not easy, but he has once again put his country, his party and our future first. “Today shows that you are a true patriot and a great American,” the Democrat said in a statement.
Elise Stefanik, chairwoman of the House Republican Conference
“If Joe Biden cannot run for re-election, he is fit and unfit to serve as President of the United States. He must resign immediately,” Stefanik said in a statement.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr
“I applaud President Biden for resigning. His weaknesses were obvious to any impartial observer from the beginning. It was progressivism — and the abandonment of Democratic Party principles — that drove me to enter the race. And ensured that the American electorate had a viable, viable alternative to Donald Trump,” Kennedy said in a post on X.
Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic Leader
“America is a better place today because President Joe Biden has led us with wisdom, grace and dignity. We are forever grateful,” Jeffries said in a statement.
Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader
“Democrat leaders have just proven that they have absolutely no respect for their voters. After lecturing others about democracy, they trash the primary choice of their own 14 million voters. Joe Biden was forced to give the ticket,” Scalise, a Republican, said on X.
Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee
“Americans and democracy-loving people around the world are grateful to Biden. The Congressional Black Caucus PAC fully supports Kamala Harris as our party’s nominee,” the organization said in a statement posted to X. I join President Biden.”
Nancy Pelosi, former House Speaker
“President Joe Biden is a patriotic American who has always put our country first. His legacy of vision, values, and leadership make him one of the most accomplished presidents in American history. President Biden always delivers on his promise. Love and gratitude for having faith. God blessed America with the greatness and goodness of Joe Biden, giving America and people the opportunity to reach their fulfillment.”
Gavin Newsom, Governor of California
“President Biden has been an extraordinary, historic president — a leader who fought hard for working people and delivered surprising results for all Americans. He ranks among the most influential and selfless presidents in history. Will go on,” Newsom posted. x
Nanette Berrigan, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
“I’m with you @JoeBiden – I endorse @KamalaHarris as our Democratic nominee and will work tirelessly to ensure she is elected our next president in November,” Barragan said. said in a post on X.
Democratic Congressman Jim Clyburn of South Carolina
“I echo the good judgment (President Biden) has shown in choosing Vice President Harris to lead this nation with him, and I thank him for his success as the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nominee. Proud to follow his leadership in supporting his candidacy,” Clyburn. said in a statement
Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky
Bashir, who has also been floated as a possible contender for president or vice president, called for Biden to act “in the best interest of our country and our party” and “a successful presidency that has accomplished big, important things.” have done” appreciated.
“It’s time for our nation to come together,” he added in his post on X.
Peter Welch, US Senator
Welch, the first Democratic senator to call on Joe Biden for re-election, praised the president on Sunday for ending his campaign, saying he showed “good judgment and great humility.” and “put the country first.”
“It was a painful decision,” Welch said in an interview with Reuters. “Every fiber of his being wanted to continue the fight and defeat Trump again.”
Welch declined to endorse Harris, who he acknowledged was the frontrunner to replace Biden.
Democrats “must have an open process so that whoever our nominee is, including Kamala, has the power to be a process that reflects the party’s consensus position,” he said.
Barbara Lee, US Representative
Lee, the former head of the Congressional Black Caucus, said in a phone interview that there was “no other option” but to select Harris as the party’s nominee.
“He’s the best vice president,” Lee said. “She is experienced, capable and smart. She has been part of a Biden-Harris legacy that needs to continue.”
Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan
“President Biden is a great public servant who knows better than anyone what it takes to defeat Donald Trump. Decades into history, my job in this election will remain the same: I will do everything possible to elect Democrats and stop Donald Trump. “, a convicted felon whose agenda is to raise costs for families, ban abortion nationwide, and abuse the power of the White House to settle its own score is just plain wrong for Michigan.” Whitmer said at X.
United Auto Workers
“Vice President Kamala Harris ran the Packet Line with us in 2019, and together with President Biden, brought work and jobs back to communities like Lordstown, Ohio, and Belvedere, Illinois. That’s the legacy President Biden left, and that’s what we continue to do.” will continue to move forward as a union,” the union said in a statement.
Dick Durbin, Senator and Majority Whip
“Throughout his public career, Joe Biden has always put country first. His four years as president have made it clear that he is committed to getting our country back on track and restoring our nation’s spirit. America will forever be grateful for that in this country,” Durbin posted on X.
Clinton
“We are proud to join the president in supporting Vice President Harris and will do everything we can to support him,” Clinton said in a statement.
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