“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," Biden shared on his social media platforms. He went on to praise Vice President Kamala Harris, stating, "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."
In his post, Biden expressed his full support for Harris to be the Democratic nominee for the upcoming election. "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.”
Biden’s endorsement of Harris is set to galvanise the Democratic Party as they prepare for a challenging election season against former President Donald Trump. The announcement marks a significant shift in the political landscape, with Harris now positioned as a frontrunner for the Democratic ticket.
As Biden steps back from the race, his focus will remain on governing and fulfilling his presidential responsibilities, while Harris looks to build on their administration's achievements and lead the party to victory in 2024.