Obama Praises Biden, Musk and Vance React to Withdrawal from 2024 RaceObama Praises Biden, Musk and Vance React to Withdrawal from 2024 Race Former President Barack Obama has described Joe Biden as “one of America’s most influential presidents” and “a patriot of the highest order” following his announcement to withdraw from the 2024 US presidential race. Obama’s Statement Obama praised Biden for his decision to step down, recognizing his significant contributions to the country. He highlighted Biden’s efforts in ending the pandemic, creating jobs, lowering prescription drug costs, addressing climate change, and defending workers’ rights. Elon Musk’s Response Elon Musk shared an old post implying that Biden was being taken away against his will, along with the comment “poor Fredo.” The tweet was a reference to a character from the film “The Godfather Part II.” JD Vance’s Comments Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, criticized Biden’s presidency and Kamala Harris’s involvement in his administration. He accused them of owning the country’s failures. Background Earlier on Sunday, Biden announced his decision not to seek re-election, endorsing Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate. He urged Democrats to unite behind Harris and defeat Republican nominee Donald Trump.
As Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he will withdraw from the 2024 US presidential race, Barack Obama, Elon Musk, JD and Vance reacted to the move. Here’s what they said
Patriot of the highest order: Obama
Former US President Barack Obama called Joe Biden “one of America’s most influential presidents” and “a patriot of the highest order”. He praised his fellow Democratic leader for withdrawing from the 2024 presidential election in November.
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In a statement, Obama said: “Joe Biden has been one of America’s most influential presidents, and a dear friend and partner to me. Today, we are reminded — yet again — that he is a patriot of the highest order.”
His statement came after Biden announced that he would not seek re-election and that he had endorsed US Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate.
However, Obama did not make clear whether he would support Harris as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate.
Reflecting on his decision to pick Biden as U.S. vice president, he said: “Sixteen years ago, when I began the search for a vice president, I knew of Joe’s remarkable career in public service. But what I admired even more was his character — his deep empathy and hard-won resilience; his fundamental decency and belief that everyone matters.”
He stressed that Biden has demonstrated that character time and again since taking office.
“He helped end the pandemic, created millions of jobs, lowered prescription drug costs, passed the first major gun safety legislation in 30 years, made the largest investment in tackling climate change in history, and fought to ensure the rights of working people to organize for fair wages and benefits. Internationally, he restored America’s standing in the world, revitalized NATO, and mobilized the world to stand up to Russian aggression in Ukraine,” Obama said.
The former president said Biden never backs down from a fight and that the decision to pass the torch to a new nominee would be one of the toughest decisions for him.
Obama said: “I also know that Joe has never backed down from a fight. For him to look at the political landscape and decide that he should pass the torch to a new nominee is certainly one of the most difficult of his life. But I know he would not make this decision if he did not believe it was right for America. It is a testament to Joe Biden’s love of country — and a historic example of a sincere public servant once again putting the interests of the American people above his own, that future generations of leaders will do well to follow.”
Speaking about the upcoming Democratic Party Convention to be held in Chicago, he said: “We will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead. But I have extraordinary confidence that the leaders of our party will be able to create a process that will produce an outstanding nominee. I believe that Joe Biden’s vision of a generous, prosperous, united America that provides opportunity for all will be on full display at the Democratic Convention in August. And I expect each of us to be prepared to carry that message of hope and progress into November and beyond.”
What did Elon Musk and JD Vance say?
Elon Musk responded to the move with just two words. He reshared an old post that said “They’re taking Biden fishing soon…” and said “poor Fredo”
Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance said: Joe Biden has been the worst president in my lifetime and Kamala Harris has been there every step of the way. She owns all of these failures
Earlier on Sunday, Biden announced his decision not to seek re-election in the “best interest” of the Democratic Party and the country. He endorsed US Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate and called on Democrats to “come together and defeat” Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
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