Whew! Roomies, President Joe Biden has decided to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.
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President Joe Biden Bows Out Of Election
On Sunday, July 21, President Biden officially announced his decision to bow out from the reelection race.
The politician confirmed he won’t be on the Democratic ticket in 2024, sharing the news in a detailed statement on X (formerly Twitter).
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“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And 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 to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term. I will speak to the Nation later this week in more detail about my decision,” Biden wrote.
Biden also thanked the American people for their support during his presidency and expressed gratitude to Vice President Kamala Harris for her crucial role alongside him.
“For now, let me express my deepest gratitude to all those who have worked so hard to see me reelected. 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. 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 continued.
CNBC reports that Biden’s decision follows increasing pressure from Democrats as well as celebrities like George Clooney urging him to step aside for a new nominee to challenge Republican Donald Trump.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
Social Media Reacts To Biden’s Announcement
The Roomies immediately weighed in on Biden’s announcement in the comment section of The Shade Room’s Instagram report. See their reactions below.
Instagram user @styleandpoise wrote, “Man I knew this was going to happen. I wished he would’ve done this earlier to allow the Democratic Party to get to know the new candidate and build the momentum. I fret that this decision will divide the democratic vote. Hope I’m wrong though.”
Instagram user @iambigtrouble wrote, “@michelleobama we know you said you have no interest in becoming President but WE NEED YOU AUNTIE!! 😭😭😭😭😭”
While Instagram user @imshandadenyce wrote, “Pleasssse run @berniesanders you’ve always been fit for this job. U have my vote ❤️”
Then Instagram user @pastorwillg wrote, “Salute to Biden for his Courage to Serve this Country with Honor all of these years…Now I’m going to Need all Unregistered Folks with Commentary to Get behind the @vp and Register and Vote!!”
Finally, Instagram user @granddamevintage wrote, “Let That man live out the rest of his life in peace !!!! 🙌”
BIden Endorses VP Kamala Harris
Shortly after, President Biden announced he would not seek reelection, he confirmed his decision to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place in the race in another statement on X (formerly Twitter).
“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. 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,” Biden explained.
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. 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… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
Biden Tests Positive For COVID-19
Biden’s decision to step down for the 2024 presidential election comes a few days after he tested positive for COVID-19.
As The Shade Room previously reported, The White House confirmed that President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while in Las Vegas on July 17.
Dr. Kevin O’Connor, the president’s physician, reported that Biden is showing only mild symptoms, including upper respiratory issues, a runny nose, a dry cough, and general fatigue. Following the positive COVID-19 test, Dr. O’Connor prescribed the antiviral medication Paxlovid.
