US President Joe Biden on Sunday ended his reelection marketing campaign. He mentioned in a letter posted on X that he would stay in workplace till the top of his time period and handle the nation later this week on his resolution.
Beneath are reactions from politicians and advocacy teams:
Former President Donald Trump
In a telephone name with CNN minutes after Biden introduced his exit from the 2024 race, former President Trump responded, “He’s the worst president within the historical past of our nation.He goes down as the one worst president by far within the historical past of our nation.” Trump additionally mentioned he thought Vice President Kamala Harris shall be simpler to defeat than Biden would have been, in line with CNN.
Chuck Schumer, senate majority chief
“Joe Biden has not solely been an incredible president and an incredible legislative chief however he’s a very superb human being. His resolution in fact was not simple, however he as soon as once more put his nation, his occasion, and our future first. Joe, right now exhibits you’re a true patriot and nice American,” the Democrat mentioned in an announcement.
Elise Stefanik, Home Republican convention chairwoman
“If Joe Biden can’t run for re-election, he’s unable and unfit to function President of the US. He should instantly resign,” Stefanik mentioned in an announcement.
Gavin Newsom, Governor of California
“President Biden has been a unprecedented, history-making president — a pacesetter who has fought arduous for working folks and delivered astonishing outcomes for all Individuals. He’ll go down in historical past as one of the impactful and selfless presidents,” Newsom posted on X.
Donald Trump Jr
“Kamala Harris owns the complete leftwing coverage report of Joe Biden. The one distinction is that she is much more liberal and fewer competent than Joe, which is actually saying one thing. She was put answerable for the border and we noticed the worst invasion of illegals in our historical past!!!” Donald Jr mentioned on X.
Erich Pica, President of Mates of the Earth Motion
“We thank President Biden for his a long time of management and assist the choice to finish his re-election marketing campaign. Whereas removed from excellent, Biden has taken some historic steps to handle the local weather disaster by passing the Inflation Discount Act and kickstarting main investments in renewable power.
“What’s at stake on this election stays the identical: Trump is an existential menace to our democracy and the planet and would assure a full descent into local weather chaos,” Pica mentioned in an announcement.
Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan
“President Biden is a good public servant who is aware of higher than anybody what it takes to defeat Donald Trump. His exceptional work to decrease prescription drug prices, repair the rattling roads, convey provide chains house, handle local weather change, and guarantee America’s world management over a long time will go down in historical past. My job on this election will stay the identical: doing every part I can to elect Democrats and cease Donald Trump, a convicted felon whose agenda of elevating households’ prices, banning abortion nationwide, and abusing the facility of the White Home to settle his personal scores is totally fallacious for Michigan,” Whitmer mentioned on X.
Beneath are reactions from politicians and advocacy teams:
Former President Donald Trump
In a telephone name with CNN minutes after Biden introduced his exit from the 2024 race, former President Trump responded, “He’s the worst president within the historical past of our nation.He goes down as the one worst president by far within the historical past of our nation.” Trump additionally mentioned he thought Vice President Kamala Harris shall be simpler to defeat than Biden would have been, in line with CNN.
Chuck Schumer, senate majority chief
“Joe Biden has not solely been an incredible president and an incredible legislative chief however he’s a very superb human being. His resolution in fact was not simple, however he as soon as once more put his nation, his occasion, and our future first. Joe, right now exhibits you’re a true patriot and nice American,” the Democrat mentioned in an announcement.
Elise Stefanik, Home Republican convention chairwoman
“If Joe Biden can’t run for re-election, he’s unable and unfit to function President of the US. He should instantly resign,” Stefanik mentioned in an announcement.
Gavin Newsom, Governor of California
“President Biden has been a unprecedented, history-making president — a pacesetter who has fought arduous for working folks and delivered astonishing outcomes for all Individuals. He’ll go down in historical past as one of the impactful and selfless presidents,” Newsom posted on X.
Donald Trump Jr
“Kamala Harris owns the complete leftwing coverage report of Joe Biden. The one distinction is that she is much more liberal and fewer competent than Joe, which is actually saying one thing. She was put answerable for the border and we noticed the worst invasion of illegals in our historical past!!!” Donald Jr mentioned on X.
Erich Pica, President of Mates of the Earth Motion
“We thank President Biden for his a long time of management and assist the choice to finish his re-election marketing campaign. Whereas removed from excellent, Biden has taken some historic steps to handle the local weather disaster by passing the Inflation Discount Act and kickstarting main investments in renewable power.
“What’s at stake on this election stays the identical: Trump is an existential menace to our democracy and the planet and would assure a full descent into local weather chaos,” Pica mentioned in an announcement.
Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan
“President Biden is a good public servant who is aware of higher than anybody what it takes to defeat Donald Trump. His exceptional work to decrease prescription drug prices, repair the rattling roads, convey provide chains house, handle local weather change, and guarantee America’s world management over a long time will go down in historical past. My job on this election will stay the identical: doing every part I can to elect Democrats and cease Donald Trump, a convicted felon whose agenda of elevating households’ prices, banning abortion nationwide, and abusing the facility of the White Home to settle his personal scores is totally fallacious for Michigan,” Whitmer mentioned on X.
