Biden Exits Race, Endorses Harris as She Shores Up Support

Exiting race in best interest of party, country, Biden says
‘Intention is to earn and win this nomination,’ Harris says

WATCH: A look at US President Joe Biden’s career in politics after he announces that he will not seek reelection.Source: Bloomberg

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By Katanga Johnson

July 21, 2024 at 6:02 PM UTC

Updated on

July 21, 2024 at 11:54 PM UTC

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US President Joe Biden abandoned his reelection bid, bowing to relentless pressure from Democrats to drop out over fears he was too feeble to beat Donald Trump and injecting fresh chaos into the 2024 election.

Biden, 81, said he would serve out his term but endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, 59, to take his place as the Democratic nominee, praising her as an “extraordinary partner.” Harris accepted the president’s backing, saying in a statement Sunday afternoon, “my intention is to earn and win this nomination.”