President Joe Biden surprised the nation by announcing his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race against Donald Trump. He also endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee with his statement:
“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.” He also endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee.
Celebrities swiftly responded to the news, with Star Trek actor George Takei writing on X, “I want to honor our President Joe Biden. He has served our nation admirably for decades, he is a decent honorable man, a hugely successful president, and a patriot. Now let us unite behind Kamala Harris and defeat Donald Trump in November!” Lil Nas X commented on Biden’s Instagram post, “Wow It’s really jover.”
Reactions from Hollywood and Beyond
Joe Biden has been one of America’s most consequential presidents, as well as a dear friend and partner to me. Today, we’ve also been reminded – again – that he’s a patriot of the highest order.
Here’s my full statement: https://t.co/Bs2ZumFXxe
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 21, 2024
Trump, 78, shared his thoughts on Truth Social, writing, “Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve – And never was!” Former President Barack Obama shared his admiration on X, stating, “Joe Biden has been one of America’s most consequential presidents, as well as a dear friend and partner to me. Today, we’ve also been reminded – again – that he’s a patriot of the highest order.”
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill also praised Biden, posting, “Joe Biden has a record of accomplishments unmatched by any president in our lifetime. He restored honesty, dignity & integrity to the office after four years of lies, crime, scandal & chaos.” Barbra Streisand wrote, “Joe Biden will go down in history as a man who accomplished significant achievements in his four-year term. We should be grateful for his upholding of our democracy.”
Public Figures Show Support for Harris
AHAHAHAHA LETS GOOOOO I TOLD YALLL KAMALA WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE 2024 candidate…..STOP FCKIN PLAYIN WITH ME !!!!!!! https://t.co/IAJO5yo79r
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) July 21, 2024
Jon Stewart simply posted, “Legend.” Uzo Aduba commented, “Thank you, Mr. President, for your leadership and your lifetime of service.” Cardi B expressed excitement over Harris, writing, “AHAHAHAHA LETS GOOOOO I TOLD YALLL KAMALA WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE 2024 candidate…..STOP F–KIN PLAYIN WITH ME !!!!!!!” Ariana Grande showed her support by resharing Biden’s post endorsing Harris on her Instagram Story with a link to register to vote.
Russell Brand commented on the situation, posting, “Joe Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination after ending his re-election bid. We’re in a wild world, mate.” John Legend shared his thoughts on Instagram, stating:
“Joe Biden has presided over the most consequential first term of real progress in my lifetime. I’m grateful for his grace and patriotism in choosing to step aside.”
Celebrities Reflect on Biden’s Presidency
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The All of Me singer continued, “I’m so ready to work to help unite the pro-democracy coalition to reject Trump’s authoritarian, oppressive Project 2025 and elect Kamala Harris as our President. She’s ready for this fight, and I’m excited to help her in any way I can.” Jamie Lee Curtis shared on social media, “GOD BLESS YOU @joebiden for your LEADERSHIP, GRACE UNDER PRESSURE, STRENGTH, and RESILIENCE! Your country THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!”
Melissa Joan Hart commented on Instagram, “Thank you, Mr. President, for leading with kindness, change, and class! ❤️” Meanwhile, Dave Portnoy shared a video on X from Nantucket, criticizing Biden’s withdrawal. He wrote, “Kamala wouldn’t have been the nominee if Biden dropped out before the Democratic Primary. The people controlling Joe also control Kamala, subverting democracy with pure election fraud and theft.”
Biden’s Legacy and the Road Ahead
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Biden’s announcement has stirred a wide range of reactions from celebrities and public figures alike, highlighting its significant impact on the upcoming election and the future of the Democratic Party. His legacy, marked by notable accomplishments, will be remembered, and his endorsement of Kamala Harris sets a new stage for the political landscape.
The nation now looks forward to the 2024 election with heightened anticipation and strong support for Harris’s candidacy. This development has energized the political discourse and set the tone for a dynamic and pivotal election season. Many are eager to see how Harris will navigate her campaign and the new challenges ahead.
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