Democratic leaders have praised President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, calling it a “selfless” move that will protect his legacy.
As Breitbart News reported on Sunday, Joe Biden made a historic decision not seen since Democrat Lyndon Baines Johnson refused to seek reelection in 1968.
“Serving as your president has been the honor of my life,” Biden said in a statement. “While I intended to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and our country that I step down and focus solely on fulfilling the duties of my presidency for the remainder of my term.”
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
Then, when Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to run the party’s flag, Democrats quickly endorsed Biden and celebrated the decision.
President Biden has been an extraordinary, historic president, a leader who has fought hard for working people and delivered incredible results for all Americans. He will go down in history as one of the most influential and selfless presidents of all time.
thank you, @JoeBiden. https://t.co/HMUMEB1fTl
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) July 21, 2024
.@JoeBiden For more than half a century, he has served our country wholeheartedly and with great honor, and history will honor him for his many extraordinary accomplishments as President and the incredibly difficult and selfless decision he made today.
He understands what Donald is talking about…— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) July 21, 2024
A true hero.
This is America First, not a mask to hide narcissism or ambition, but a practiced spirit. https://t.co/SPrgTlJwxg
— Ezra Klein (@ezraklein) July 21, 2024
Joe Biden has earned his place as one of the most accomplished and influential presidents in American history.
I have been incredibly proud to serve under his leadership and am grateful for his unwavering focus on what is best for our country.
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) July 21, 2024
Today, I am incredibly proud of my father, President Joe Biden, who has served his country with unparalleled service and with heart and soul. He has not only been and will be the most effective president in our lifetime, he has probably already established himself as…
— Naomi Biden (@NaomiBiden) July 21, 2024
President Biden should be remembered as one of the great leaders who led us out of the worst public health and economic crisis of our lifetimes.
Now he has passed the baton to Kamala Harris. We must unite behind her and defeat Trump. Our freedom and democracy depend on it. pic.twitter.com/Av0ejxLogj
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) July 21, 2024
Joe Biden has shown great leadership. Now it is time for the DNC to show equal leadership by conducting an open process to determine the best candidate (Vance) to run against Trump in November. The goal is simple: win.
— Andrew Yang ⬆️🇺🇸 (@AndrewYang) July 21, 2024
President Biden deserves a great deal of credit for his many accomplishments, including leading the country back from the COVID-19 pandemic, revitalizing the economy, and making progress on tackling climate change.
He has been a great president, and today he showed himself to be a true statesman. https://t.co/SLWgz86N1k
— Julian Castro (@JulianCastro) July 21, 2024
Joe Biden is not only a great president and a great legislative leader, he is also a truly incredible human being. Of course his decision was not an easy one, but he has once again put his country, his party, and our future first.
Joe, today you proved you are a true patriot and a great American.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) July 21, 2024
President Biden is a great public servant who knows better than anyone what it takes to defeat Donald Trump. His incredible work to lower prescription drug costs, repair our roads, bring supply chains back home, address climate change, and ensure U.S. global leadership is…
— Gretchen Whitmer (@gretchenwhitmer) July 21, 2024
Never-Trumpists like George Conway and Bill Kristol also welcomed the decision.
.@JoeBiden He is a patriot. He has served this country with dedication for half a century, and in 2020 he stepped up to save the country. As Americans, we offer our deepest gratitude and respect for him for once again putting country above all else.
Thank you, Mr. President. pic.twitter.com/NiB6xDOflE
— George Conway (@gtconway3d) July 21, 2024
106 days. Yes, We Can.
— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) July 21, 2024
