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Biden Withdraws from Presidential Race, Endorses Kamala Harris as Democratic Nominee

Biden Withdraws from Presidential Race, Endorses Kamala Harris as Democratic Nominee

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President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, citing it is in the best interest of his party and country for him to stand down. He has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement, making her the first woman, Black person, and person of South Asian descent to potentially become the Democratic Party's nominee. Biden's decision comes after weeks of pressure from fellow Democrats, who had lost faith in his ability to defeat Donald Trump. Harris, 59, starts out in a strong position to replace Biden, having already accumulated pledged delegates during the primary process earlier this year. Grassroots voters will hope that she will better serve their interests than Biden did during the initial nomination race. Andrew Yang, who ran against Biden for the party's nomination in 2020, has also expressed support for Harris.

Anthony Albanese
Australian Government
1. The Australia-US Alliance has never been stronger with our shared commitment to democratic values, international security, economic prosperity and climate action for this and future generations.
Petr Fiala
1. It is undoubtedly the decision of a statesman who has served his country for decades.
Friedrich Merz
Christian Democratic Union
1. Joe Biden has served the American people for more than five decades. His decision today deserves the greatest respect.
Olaf Scholz
Social Democratic Party of Germany
1. Joe Biden has achieved a great deal: for his country, for Europe, for the world.
Keir Starmer
Labour Party
1. I respect President Biden's decision and I look forward to us working together during the remainder of his presidency.
Donald Tusk
Civic Platform
1. I know you were driven by the same motivations when announcing your final decision. Probably the most difficult one in your life.
2. You've taken many difficult decisions thanks to which Poland, America and the world are safer, and democracy stronger.
Dmitry Peskov
Kremlin
1. The election is still four months away. And it's a long time, during which a lot can change. We need to pay attention, follow what will happen and go about our business.
CBS News
1. There's no one at this moment preparing behind the scenes to challenge Vice-President Harris.