Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for a deep dive into the political whirlwind surrounding President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 race. The downfall began back in May when Biden accepted the debate with Trump. With increasing pressure from notable Democrats and allies of former President Obama urged Biden to step aside.
Donald Trump lost two debates to me in 2020. Since then, he hasn’t shown up for a debate.
Now he’s acting like he wants to debate me again.
Well, make my day, pal. pic.twitter.com/AkPmvs2q4u
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 15, 2024
Biden’s official announcement came on Sunday afternoon after weeks of speculation. Following a disastrous debate performance against former President Trump, concerns about Biden’s age and mental acuity intensified.
In his message on X, Biden stated, “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 further endorsed Kamala Harris, saying, “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. 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.”
BREAKING: President Joe Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris to replace him as the democrat nominee for the 2024 election.
The announcement comes after the Democratic Party staged a successful “coup” on Biden.
“My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala… pic.twitter.com/xOVU48bnx9
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 21, 2024
Key figures, including Obama’s former adviser David Axelrod, had been vocal about their concerns. Axelrod remarked, “Biden is not winning this race,” pointing to Biden’s age and performance on the debate stage. Axelrod, a significant figure in Obama’s campaigns, suggested that Biden’s confidence in overcoming political challenges might not hold against the inevitability of aging.
Actor George Clooney also entered the fray, calling on Biden to drop out in a New York Times op-ed. Clooney, a longtime friend of the Obamas, highlighted Biden’s apparent decline, echoing concerns seen at a recent fundraiser attended by several of Obama’s allies.
Jon Favreau, another Obama insider, noted that those present at the fundraiser shared Clooney’s sentiments, raising alarms about Biden’s state of mind. Favreau, along with Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor, used their “Pod Save America” platform to discuss the growing unease within the Democratic Party.
Meanwhile, former President Obama remained largely silent publicly but reportedly worked behind the scenes. He defended Biden post-debate but did not respond to allegations that he was pushing for Biden’s exit. Obama’s statement on Sunday praised Biden’s service but stopped short of endorsing any particular successor.
Adding to the turmoil, prominent Democrats like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi were also reportedly encouraging Biden to step aside. Pelosi, in particular, hinted that Biden’s decision to stay in the race might not be final.
As Biden’s campaign came to an abrupt end, Republicans quickly called for his resignation, arguing that his inability to run for another term indicated he was unfit to continue serving. House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer were among those demanding Biden step down immediately.
Trump’s running mate, Senator JD Vance, also called for Biden’s resignation, framing it as an acknowledgment of Trump’s long-standing criticisms of Biden’s fitness for office.
BREAKING: President Trump says we need to look into the people who hid Biden’s condition from the public for so long. His VP pick, JD Vance, tells Primetime if Democrats really want him gone, his Cabinet members should invoke the 25th Amendment. pic.twitter.com/kHUhpqMi7F
— Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) July 21, 2024
With Biden out of the race and the Democratic Party in a state of flux, all eyes are on how the party will navigate this unprecedented situation. As endorsements for Kamala Harris roll in, the road to November promises to be one of the most unpredictable in recent history. Stay tuned for more updates as the political drama unfolds!
