The former Presidents of the United States, Barrack Obama and Donald Trump have reacted to the President Joe Biden who on Sunday stepped down from his reelection bid for the 2024 Presidential race.
Biden in a statement, said it was his intention to seek reelection, but believes it’s in the best interest of his party and the country for him to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling his duties as President for the remainder of his term.
He boldly said his administration have made great progress, adding that the country has the strongest economy in the world. “We’ve made historic investments in rebuilding our Nation, lowering prescription drug costs for seniors, and in expanding affordable health care to a record number of Americans.
Biden said, “We’ve provided critically needed care to a million veterans exposed to toxic substances. Passed first gun safety law in 30 years. Appointed first African American woman to Supreme Court. And passed the most significant climate legislation in the history of the world.
“America has never been better positioned to lead than we are today. I know none of this could have been done without you, the American people. Together, we overcame a once in a century pandemic and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.
The President expressed deepest gratitude to all those who have worked so hard to see him reelected, thanked the Vice President, Kamala Harris for being extraordinary partner in all this work, and also expressed heartfelt appreciation to American people for the faith and trust they have placed in him.
According to him, “Sixteen years ago, when I began search for a vice president, I knew about Joe’s remarkable career in public service. But what I came to admire more was his character, his deep empathy, hard- earned resilience; his fundamental decency and belief that everyone counts.
“Since taking office, President Biden has displayed that character again and again. He helped end the pandemic, created millions of jobs, lowered the cost of prescription drugs, passed the first major piece of gun safety legislation in 30 years, made the biggest investment to address climate change in history.
“And fought to ensure the rights of working people to organize for fair wages benefits. Internationally, Biden restored America’s standing in the world, revitalized NATO, and mobilized the world to stand up against Russian aggression in Ukraine”.
“How everything he has fought for throughout his life, and everything that the Democratic Party stands for, will be at risk if we allow Donald Trump back in the White House and give Republicans control of Congress”, the former President said.
He added, “I also know Joe has never backed down from a fight. For him to look at the political landscape and decide that he should pass the torch to a new nominee is surely one of the toughest in his life.
“But I know he wouldn’t make this decision unless he believed it was right for America. It’s a testament to Biden’s love of country and a historic example of a genuine public servant once again putting the interests of the American people ahead of his own that future generations of leaders will do well to follow.
“For now, Michelle and I just want to express our love and gratitude to Joe and his wife, Jill for leading us so ably and courageously during these perilous times and for their commitment to the ideals of freedom and equality that this country was founded on”, the former President writes.
Also, Donald Trump on X said, “Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve – And never was! He only attained the position of President by lies, Fake News, and not leaving his Basement.
“All those around him, including his Doctor and the Media, knew that he wasn’t capable of being President, and he wasn’t – And now, look what he’s done to our Country, with millions of people coming across our Border, totally unchecked and unvetted.
He added, “Many came from prisons, mental institutions, and with record numbers of terrorists. We will suffer greatly because of his presidency, but we will remedy damage he has done very quickly. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”, the former President stated.
In his mockery for Biden bow out of Presidential race, Trump said, “So, we are forced to spend time and money on fighting Crooked Joe Biden, he polls badly after having a terrible debate, and quits the race. Now we have to start all over again.
The foemer President asked, “Shouldn’t the Republican Party be reimbursed for fraud in that everybody around Joe, including his doctors and the Fake News Media, knew he was not capable of running for, or being, President? Just askin’?
Meanwhile, the President, Biden has endorsed his Vice, Kamala Harris for the 2024 Presidential race after stepping down, on X, the President said, ” 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 Vice President. And it’s been best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this”, he said.
Responding to this endorsement, the Vice Harris who on X, thanked Biden on behalf of the American people, for his extraordinary leadership as President of the United States and for his decades of service to the country, said she is honored to have the endorsement and her intention is to earn and win this nomination.