President Joe Biden has announced his decision not to run in the upcoming presidential election, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his choice to succeed him. Biden, 81, made this announcement through his X account (formerly known as Twitter). In a heartfelt message to his supporters, he mentioned that he would provide more details about his decision later in the week during a public address to the nation.
Former secretaries of state and past presidents have also endorsed Harris, praising the accomplishments of the Biden administration. These include controlling the pandemic, creating jobs, boosting the economy, and strengthening democracy. Support from Key Democratic Leaders Several prominent Democratic leaders have shown their support for Harris: Rep.
Ted Lieu: The deputy chair of the House Democratic Caucus, Ted Lieu, was the first House Democratic leader to endorse Harris. He stated, "I was the first Member of Congress to endorse Kamala Harris for President four years ago. I am deeply honored to once again support @KamalaHarris for President.
" Rep. James Clyburn: According to Forbes, South Carolina Representative James Clyburn, a significant Biden ally, has endorsed Harris. Although he did not explicitly ask Biden to step down, he recommended that the Democratic Party unite in support of Harris.
Sen. Chris Coons: A longtime friend of Joe Biden and campaign co-chair, Senator Chris Coons of Delaware, expressed his support for Harris. Coons praised Biden's decision to.