Joe Biden withdraws from the 2024 presidential race: Live updates, possible substitutes...
LATEST HEADLINES ON BIDEN WITHDRAWAL:
- President Joe Biden steps down as Democratic presidential candidate, endorses Kamala Harris to replace him
- Vice President Kamala Harris, possible replacement for Biden
- President Biden to serve out the remainder of his term
- All eyes on Chicago, venue for the Democratic National Convention
- Trump reacts to Biden announcement, says president is "not fit to serve" and that "he only attained the position of President by lies"
- Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson says Biden has "invalidated the votes of more than 14 million Americans" who selected him as nominee for president
President Joe Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement to run for president.
There is still a long way to go before she can secure the Democratic nomination, but some Democrats have already thrown their support behind her.
As Biden has now dropped out of the presidential race, we look at how VP Kamala Harris, whom he endorsed as the Democratic nominee, would fare against Trump.
Although Harris is now the frontrunner to replace Biden, her chances of beating Donald Trump may be hurt by her approval ratings.
After President Joe Biden said he would no longer seek re-election, his fellow politicians were quick to react on social media.
Some praised his decision, saying he put his country first, while others said his withdrawal from the race was not very democratic.
Here are some opinions and reactions from prominent politicians.
After calling for national unity during the recently concluded Republican National Convention, former president Donald Trump reacted to President Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race with insults.
He said Biden only became president through "lies, fake news, and not leaving his basement." Find out what else he said in his response posted on social media.
Nancy Pelosi praises Biden's decision, says 'he always put our country first'
Nancy Pelosi posted a response to Biden's statement, saying the president has always put the country first.
She said the country loves him because he believes in the promise of America and giving people the opportunity to reach their fulfillment. Pelosi has so far given no comment on Biden's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.
President Biden has succumbed to mounting pressure to step aside passing the baton to his VP Kamala Harris.
If the vice president does receive the nomination, who could be her running mate in the 2024 race?
Throughout U.S. history, a select group of presidents have opted not to seek re-election, either by choice or due to unforeseen circumstances.
After President Joe Biden's announcement, he is now the latest name added to the list.
Kamala Harris thanks Biden for endorsement
Vice President Kamala Harris has released a statement thanking President Joe Biden for endorsing her as his replacement in the November presidential race. She says she intends to earn and win this nomination.
Harris says she will do everything in her power "to unite the Democratic Party—and unite our nation—to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda."
President Biden has abandoned his bid for re-election amid growing calls for him to step down and make way for another candidate.
Obama calls Biden a 'patriot of the highest order'
Former president Barack Obama has issued a statement on President Joe Biden's announcement.
He thanked the president for everything he has done for the country, and said that at this point, "Michelle and I just want to express our love and gratitude to Joe and Jill for leading us so ably and courageously during these perilous times- and for their commitment to the ideals of freedom and equality that this country was founded on."
Biden has bowed out of the 2024 presidential race. While he has anointed his VP Kamala Harris as his successor, the Democrat Party must still have its say.
Here are the next steps for the Democrats in the process of choosing President Biden's replacement.
President Joe Biden has given in to calls for him to step down as the Democrats’ standard bearer.
The party is now preparing to choose his replacement. With only a few months to go before the election, they do not have the luxury of time. By when should they decide on who their candidate will be?
President Biden has announced he will step aside, leaving Democratic voters wondering who in their party has the best chance of defeating Donald Trump.
Here are some names that are worthy of watching.
Hillary and Bill Clinton thank Biden, support Harris
Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and former president Bill Clinton have come out with a statement thanking President Biden for his service to the country.
They also expressed their full support for Kamala Harris as his replacement as the Democratic presidential candidate.
Since President Biden’s disastrous debate performance in late June, Democratic strategists have been busy polling various possible candidates against Donald Trump to see how they compare to Biden’s numbers.
Biden has named Vice President Kamala Harris as his choice for his successor. The question now is, can she beat Trump?
President Biden had endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement, but for now nothing is set in stone.
One name that had been floated in the past as a possible presidential candidate is that of California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Now that President Joe Biden has stepped down from his candidacy, his party will be preparing for the Democratic National Convention where they will formally nominate their candidates..
Here are the details of the event.
Biden endorses Kamala Harris to replace him
President Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place as the Democratic Party nominee for president.
"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. Let’s do this," he posted on social media.
Trump responds to Biden move on Truth Social
Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve - And never was! He only attained the position of President by lies, Fake News, and not leaving his Basement.
All those around him, including his Doctor and the Media, knew that he wasn’t capable of being President, and he wasn’t - And now, look what he’s done to our Country, with millions of people coming across our Border, totally unchecked and unvetted, many from prisons, mental institutions, and record numbers of terrorists. We will suffer greatly because of his presidency, but we will remedy the damage he has done very quickly. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
Biden supporters praise president for move
As President Biden withdraws his re-election bid, his supporters remind Americans of the service that the president has rendered over many years.
As he steps down from his candidacy for president, Joe Biden will join the ranks of U.S. presidents that have served for only on term.
Here is the list of the country’s leaders who did not seek or win re-election.
"It’s been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term."
President Biden has officially dropped out of the 2024 presidential race after weeks of pressure for him to do so.
Will he serve out the remainder of his term? Maite Knorr-Evan tells us more.
Vice President Kamala Harris could be named the Democratic Party’s next presidential nominee.
Here’s a look at Harris’ professional trajectory and her chances of beating Donald Trump.
President Biden releases statement on withdrawing his candidacy
President Joe Biden has released a statement expressing his decision to step down as the Democratic Party's candidate for president.
He said he believes it’s in the best interest of his party and the country for him to “stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term."
President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race for the White House following a chorus of voters, Democratic party members, and donors who called on him to step aside after his debate performance in late June.
The disastrous debate performances by both President Biden and former President Donald Trump shocked the nation, but Biden’s inability to confront Trump and make a clear case for his re-election ended up being the takeaway from the event.