Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris

Jul 21

Brent Jabbour Senior Producer

By Brent Jabbour (Senior Producer), Lea Mercado (Digital Producer)

President Joe Biden has ended his bid for reelection following weeks of calls from prominent members of his party to leave the 2024 race. The decision comes after concerns about the president’s health following a debate with former President Donald Trump in June.

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In the statement released Sunday, July 21, the president said he is dropping out to focus on his duties as president for the remainder of his term. He said he believes the decision is in the best interest of his “party and the country.”

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— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024

After June’s poor debate performance, a number of high-profile Democrats in Congress urged Biden to step aside due to concerns it would hurt their ability to gain majorities in either chamber. Former President Barack Obama also reportedly called on him to get out of the race.

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Shortly after Sunday’s announcement, President Biden gave his full endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee.

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

“Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump,” the president posted on X.

Tags: 2024 Elections, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris