Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris as Dem nominee amid health concerns

WASHINGTON, DC: President Joe Biden took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce that he is withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race on Sunday, July 21.

The President's decision came amid growing concerns across the aisle about his mental acuity to serve another term, since his disastrous debate performance against GOP nominee Donald Trump last month.

The 81-year-old endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the top Democratic ticket in the upcoming general election in a follow-up tweet.

Joe Biden's statement on dropping out of 2024 presidential race

President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race in a statement written in his personal letterhead.

The President shared, "My Fellow Americans, over the past three-and-a-half years, we have made great progress as a nation."

"Today, America has the strongest economy in the world. We've made historic investments in rebuilding our nation, in lowering prescription drug costs for seniors, and in expanding affordable health care to a record number of Americans," he proceeded to tout some of the achievements under his administration.

"We've provided critically needed care to a million veterans exposed to toxic substances. Passed the first gun safety law in 30 years. Appointed the first African American woman to the Supreme Court. And passed the most significant climate legislation in the history of the world. America has never been better positioned to lead than we are today."

"I know none of this could have been done without you, the American people. Together, we overcame a once in a century pandemic and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. We've protected and preserved our democracy. And we've revitalized and strengthened our alliances around the world," Biden added.

"It has 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," continued Biden. "I will speak to the nation later this week in more detail about my decision."

"For now, let me express my deepest gratitude to all those who have worked so hard to see me re-elected. I want to thank Vice President Kamala Harris for being an extraordinary partner in all this work. And let me express my heartfelt appreciation to the American people for the faith and trust you have placed in me," he further said.

"I believe today what I always have: that there is nothing America can't do - when we do it together. We just have to remember we are the United States of America," Biden concluded.

Joe Biden's endorsement of Kamala Harris

Moments after he announced tgat he is withdrawing out of the 2024 presidential race, Biden endorsed Kamala Harris as 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," he wrote.

"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 decision I’ve made," stated the incumbent, before adding, "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."

Joe Biden's announcement takes the internet by storm

While netizens were notably unsurprised by the announcement, the reactions to Biden's tweet were varied on X. While some considered it a successful 'coup' within the Democratic party, others congratulated Biden over his decision and even joked about it.

"Wow, the Democrats were successful with their coup. I never want to hear about 'democracy' from these clowns again," wrote a user.

"Byeden," quipped another.

"We love you Joe! Finish your term and spend the rest of your time with family and friends, we will take it from here! We will win in your name," expressed a third.

"Good riddance. You will go down as one of the worst Presidents in history," jibed a fourth.

"Just wait until Joe Biden finds out that he dropped out of the race," mocked a fifth.

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