Joe Biden has made the surprising announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2024. On Sunday, July 21, the President revealed that he tested positive for COVID-19 and explained that he wants to focus on fulfilling his duties as president for the remainder of his term.
In a statement on social media, Biden stated, "While I had planned to seek reelection, I have come to believe that it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to step down and dedicate all of my energy to my current role." This decision has left many in shock and speculation about the Democratic Party's future candidate.
In a later tweet, Biden endorsed his vice-president, Kamala Harris, as the best-suited Democratic nominee to challenge Republican nominee Donald Trump in the upcoming election. He expressed his confidence in the decision, stating, "My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to choose Kamala Harris as my vice-president, and it has proven to be the best decision I've made. Today, I wholeheartedly support and endorse Kamala to be our party's nominee this year. Democrats, let's come together and defeat Trump."
The news of Biden's withdrawal from the race has sent shockwaves not only through the Democratic Party but also throughout the United States. The impact is particularly evident on social media, where people from all walks of life quickly shared their reactions to the announcement.
Celebrities, politicians, and even Biden's own family members expressed their responses to the news. Many had supported Biden during his 2020 campaign and planned to do so again in the upcoming election. Here are some of their reactions:
