LIVE Biden drops out LIVE: President refuses to endorse Kamala Harris as he backs out of the race By Katelyn Caralle, Senior U.S. Political Reporter and Emily Goodin, Senior White House Correspondent Published: 19:02, 21 July 2024 | Updated: 19:06, 21 July 2024 e-mail 36 shares 21 View comments Advertisement Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race in a seismic decision after weeks of pressure from Democrats and allies.
The President, whose ailing health and age has become a bone of contention during the campaign, announced that he will no longer be standing on Sunday afternoon. Follow along to DailyMail.com's live blog for all the latest updates.
18:16 Gov. Newsom praises Biden as an 'extraordinary, history-making president' after bombshell letter he won't seek reelection One of President Biden's close supporters and a person whose name had been floated as a possible replacement California Governor Gavin Newsom reacted to the president's bombshell announcement on X. 'President Biden has been an extraordinary, history-making president — a leader who has fought hard for working people and delivered astonishing results for all Americans,' Newsom wrote.
'He will go down in history as one of the most impactful and selfless presidents. Thank you, @JoeBiden .' He did not make any indication of what he believes needs to happen next.
18:15 What happens next: Open convention, does Kamala get the nomination straight away? All your questions answered President Biden dro.