The unprecedented move by President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as his running mate has sent social media into a frenzy and the political world into a full-blown frenzy.
She’s coming pic.twitter.com/qio1m7w7Xx
— Pocket (@islandthembo) July 21, 2024
In a historic statement, President Biden announced he was withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race before endorsing Vice President Harris, who he said intends to “earn and win” the Democratic nomination.
“On behalf of the American people, I thank President Joe Biden for his extraordinary leadership as President of the United States and his decades of service to our Nation,” the vice president said in an official statement shared on Twitter X.
“His remarkable achievements are unparalleled in modern American history and surpass those of many two-term presidents.”
She added that she was “honored to have the president’s endorsement” and intended to “seek and win this nomination.”
“Over the past year, I have traveled the country speaking to the American people about the clear choice in this crucial election, and in the days and weeks ahead, I will continue to do so. I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party — and the country — to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda. We are 107 days away from Election Day, and together we will fight. And together we will win.”
I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party, and unite the country, to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 plan. If you agree with me, please donate now. https://t.co/xpPDkCRhoZ
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) July 21, 2024
Her statement came as President Barack Obama and Forever FLOTUS’ Michelle Obama released a joint statement in support of her.
Other A-list celebrities also reacted to the news online, including Cardi B, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Shonda Rhimes, John Legend, Janelle Monáe, Jenifer Lewis and Spike Lee.
Naturally, Black Twitter erupted in (hilarious) reactions to the news, especially as VP Harris potentially wins the Democratic nomination at the upcoming convention.
Delay will never be rejected!
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— Mela Yela (@_melayela_) July 21, 2024
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