In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden announced that he would be ending his reelection campaign less than a month after the rumbles began following his poor debate performance against former President Donald Trump. This decision comes shortly after Trump survived an assassination attempt last Saturday.
Biden expressed in a letter, “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 focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.
The reactions to this announcement are varied, with some calling on Biden to step down as president altogether. Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance, and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders have both urged Biden to resign from the presidency. Not fit to run for president, not fit to serve as president,” Sanders said. Biden should resign immediately.
Similarly, Sen. JD Vance stated that if Joe Biden ends his reelection campaign, it would be a clear admission that President Trump was right all along about Biden not being mentally fit enough to serve as Commander-in-Chief. There is no middle ground,” he added prior to Biden’s announcement on Sunday.
However, there are others who are praising the decision made by President Biden. California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom took to Twitter to commend him, stating that he will “go down in history as one of the most impactful and selfless presidents.
Other Democrats such as Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) also expressed their gratitude for Biden’s service. We owe President Biden a debt of gratitude that we may never be able to repay,” he said, adding that by passing the torch to a new standard bearer, President Biden has again given us the chance to beat Donald Trump and give the country a better future.
While some Republicans are mocking the Democrats for their internal struggles, others like Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves have acknowledged the power of Trump’s influence, stating that he has never seen a politician so strong and talented that they could make their opponent quit in the middle of the race.
This story is developing as more reactions to Biden’s announcement pour in.