Hollywood, Media And Politicians React To Joe Biden Dropping Out Of Presidential Race

Bruce Haring

21 July 2024 at 3:01 pm·5-min read

Joe Biden has made his decision, and will not seek a second term. The announcement on a sleepy July Sunday morning rocked social media.

After a Saturday that saw both Donald Trump and his running mate Sen J.D. Vance (R-OH) campaigning, as was Vice President Kamala Harris, the one-page correspondence from Biden, who has been at his Delaware home recovering from Covid, also noted that POTUS intends to “speak to the nation later this week.

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Biden’s decision and announcement came after weeks of revolt among party donors, supporters and congressional members that the president’s electoral chances and already shaky polls were dimming following a disastrous debate performance that raised new concerns about his age.

Some of the reactions:

I’ve known President Biden for years. He’s a great man, and everything he does is guided by his love for his country. As President, he is a partner to Canadians — and a true friend.

To President Biden and the First Lady: thank you. pic.twitter.com/5mQvFn8INn
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 21, 2024

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Thank you for your service, President @JoeBiden. You have done so much for the American people.

Donald did nothing but drive us to the bottom.

If you believe in America’s future and want an honorable leader, you KNOW it’s time to vote @KamalaHarris for President this November! pic.twitter.com/AkHv1HLOo6
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) July 21, 2024

Okay everybody, now we have our marching orders and time to hit the trail running. No to Trump/Vance. No to the right-wing Christian religious takeover of our nation. Nothing wrong with Christianity; just shouldn’t be running a nation birthed from freedom of religion.… https://t.co/cqk0fRLWPA
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) July 21, 2024

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A courageous and selfless decision. The President did what he’s done for the last four years – he listened to the American people and put the country’s interests ahead of his own.

The exact opposite of Donald Trump. https://t.co/mvpjq3EXMM
— Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) July 21, 2024

Statement from President Clinton and Secretary Clinton pic.twitter.com/R7tYMFWbsu
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) July 21, 2024

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Hadn’t Seen TV/Talked 2 Anyone,So Didn’t Know It Had Happened.I Believe Its Only Chance 4🇺🇸 2 Remain DEMOCRACY. DEM PARTY MUST”REALLY,” ”REALLY”
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX.
“WINNING IS ALL”,DONT WIN
CANT CHANGE ANYTHING & THE TIMES THEY MUST BE A CHANGIN
— Cher (@cher) July 21, 2024

Joe Biden will go down in history as a man who accomplished significant achievements in his 4 year term. We should be grateful for his upholding of our democracy.
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) July 21, 2024

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Democrat party bosses just proved that they have absolutely no respect for their own voters. After lecturing others about democracy, they just forced Joe Biden off the ticket—trashing the primary choice of 14 million of their own voters.

For years, Democrats and their partners…
— Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) July 21, 2024

President Biden is a great public servant who knows better than anyone what it takes to defeat Donald Trump. His remarkable work to lower prescription drug costs, fix the damn roads, bring supply chains home, address climate change, and ensure America’s global leadership over…
— Gretchen Whitmer (@gretchenwhitmer) July 21, 2024

Thank you, Mr. President.

This was the president’s decision to make and I’m grateful for his years of service to our country.

Thrilled to support @KamalaHarris as our Democratic nominee and remain committed to working alongside her to defeat Donald Trump in November. https://t.co/e9wcYkkopA pic.twitter.com/GJA4Ujs9ua
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) July 21, 2024

Thank you for your dedicated service President @JoeBiden.

And @KamalaHarris I’m all in, let’s go.#BlackWomenLead https://t.co/FuE1zuArtL pic.twitter.com/a73lVouhqt
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) July 21, 2024

JOE BIDEN IS OUT. My immediate reaction. pic.twitter.com/ga2uoxfAyu
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) July 21, 2024

I’m sorry to see this, but I do think, in my most pragmatic heart of hearts, it’s the smartest thing to do. Now I need all the TV showrunners out there to just shut the fuck up, and let smarter minds get on this. https://t.co/lpSjFK3acy
— Robert King (@RKing618) July 21, 2024

Joe Biden has not only been a great president and a great legislative leader but he's a truly amazing human being. His decision of course was not easy, but he once again put his country, his party, and our future first.

Joe, today shows you are a true patriot and great American.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) July 21, 2024

.@JoeBiden has a record of accomplishments unmatched by any president in our lifetime. He restored honesty, dignity & integrity to the office after 4 years of lies, crime, scandal & chaos. Thank you for your service, Mr. President. It's now our duty as patriotic Americans to… https://t.co/wTnYkClVIk
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) July 21, 2024

President Biden has been an extraordinary, history-making president — a leader who has fought hard for working people and delivered astonishing results for all Americans. He will go down in history as one of the most impactful and selfless presidents.

Thank you, @JoeBiden. https://t.co/HMUMEB1fTl
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) July 21, 2024

Biden announces he’s stepping aside. Thank you for putting the country first. https://t.co/4STuGtsuaP
— Alyssa Farah Griffin (@Alyssafarah) July 21, 2024

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