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President Biden has announced the suspension of his 2024 re-election campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place as the Democratic nominee. This decision follows intense pressure from Democratic colleagues on Capitol Hill, major donors, and Hollywood stars after a disappointing debate performance and gaffe-ridden summer of campaign stops and events.
The unprecedented move comes amid increasing public calls from Democratic lawmakers for Biden to step aside. Party leaders reportedly persuaded the 81-year-old president that he would struggle to win against former President Trump, the GOP nominee for 2024.
Recently diagnosed with COVID-19, Biden had maintained in several interviews that he would stay in the race. However, his reassurances failed to convince supporters and fueled critics’ arguments about his declining capability. Key Democratic figures, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Rep. Adam Schiff, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, reportedly engaged in candid conversations with Biden, urging him to step down.
Biden’s decision marks a significant shift in the Democratic campaign, positioning Kamala Harris as the new face of the 2024 election effort.
My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
JOE BIDEN DROPS OUT OF THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL RACE pic.twitter.com/vYmokwbfm3
— Great American Newsletter (@TrustDML) July 21, 2024
Joe Biden has officially endorsed Kamala Harris to become the Democratic Presidential candidate after dropping out. pic.twitter.com/oOoXjZ88DC
— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 21, 2024
Exactly https://t.co/uJgJtacMZW
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 21, 2024
