A wave of support from prominent Democrats has followed U.S. President Joe Biden’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic Party’s nomination in the upcoming November election.

Biden announced his withdrawal from the race on Sunday, endorsing Harris to run in his place.

He stated that stepping down was in the best interests of both the Democratic Party and the country.

Donald Trump, Biden’s former Republican challenger, reacted on social media, calling Biden “the worst president in the history of our country” and criticized his tenure.

Leading Democrats who endorsed Harris included former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Senator Elizabeth Warren.

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The Clintons, in a statement posted on X, expressed their honor in joining Biden to endorse Harris and pledged their support: “Now is the time to support Kamala Harris and fight with everything we’ve got to elect her.”

Pelosi praised Biden for his public service and called him “one of the most consequential Presidents in American history.”

She had previously warned Biden about his impact on other Democrats and celebrated his decision to step aside with a tribute to his service.

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Senator Warren highlighted Biden’s transformative presidency, crediting him with significant accomplishments over the past four years, including job creation, fighting corporate influence, and addressing climate change.

She endorsed Harris, calling her a proven leader capable of uniting the party and defeating Trump.

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In her acceptance of Biden’s endorsement, Harris confirmed her intention to seek the Democratic presidential nomination and committed to uniting the party to defeat Trump.

“I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination,” she stated.

Harris emphasized her dedication to continuing the progress made under Biden’s administration and called for support to defeat Trump’s agenda.

Former President, Barack Obama also commended Biden for his decision, calling him a patriot of the highest order and one of America’s most consequential presidents.

Obama reflected on Biden’s character and his numerous achievements during his presidency, asserting that Biden’s decision to step down exemplified his selfless dedication to the country.

Senator Bernie Sanders praised Biden for his pro-working-class policies and his historic firsts, such as walking a picket line with striking workers.

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Sanders thanked Biden for his service and endorsed Harris as the candidate to continue their shared vision.

In his announcement, Biden expressed gratitude to Americans for their resilience and support during his presidency.

He highlighted his administration’s achievements, including economic recovery, healthcare expansion, and climate legislation, and reiterated his belief in America’s potential when united.

Biden’s decision to step down places him alongside two other incumbent presidents in modern history who chose not to seek reelection: President Harry S. Truman in 1952 and President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968.

Both of those announcements came earlier in the election cycle, allowing more time for party regrouping, although Democrats lost both subsequent elections.

Unlike Truman and Johnson, Biden will complete his first term without seeking reelection.

Democratic political strategist, Arshad Hassan has expressed confidence that party delegates will decisively endorse Kamala Harris as their candidate at the Democratic Convention in August.

“We are delegates meant to represent Joe Biden’s voters in our states, so if we say something particular, it carries a lot of weight,”

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Hassan said “Moreover, this is for someone who is already on the ticket – so we all have already cast our implicit support for Kamala Harris, and now we have the opportunity to do this explicitly.”

Hassan explained that state party chairs are currently contacting their delegates to gauge support for Harris, following calls from either Biden or his campaign.

“This process is happening swiftly, and I think Harris has a very good shot at getting the support she needs from the delegates at the convention,” he added.

To secure the party’s nomination, Harris needs the backing of at least 1,986 Democratic delegates.

So far, all delegates from Tennessee, Florida, New Hampshire, and Louisiana have endorsed Harris.

Additionally, delegates from North and South Carolina have also announced their support, bringing the total tally to 531.

President Joe Biden has officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s candidate for the November 5, 2024 election.

This endorsement came shortly after Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race.

Should Harris secure the Democratic nomination, she will face Donald Trump, who has already been confirmed as the Republican candidate for the upcoming election.

Harris previously ran alongside Biden in the 2020 election, successfully defeating Trump.

In his announcement on social media, Biden stated, “My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”

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This endorsement signals Biden’s confidence in Harris’s ability to lead the Democratic Party and continue their administration’s policies and initiatives.

President Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming November 5 presidential election, following weeks of mounting pressure.

At 81 years old, Biden has faced increasing scrutiny over his health and fitness to continue serving as President.

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Biden, who served as Vice President under Barack Obama for two terms, had previously supported Hillary Clinton in her 2016 presidential bid against Donald Trump.

In 2020, Biden made history by defeating Trump and becoming the oldest person elected to the Oval Office at age 77.

Throughout his presidency, Biden has encountered various controversies, largely related to concerns about his health.

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These issues came to a head after he suffered a significant defeat in a recent presidential debate against Trump.

Despite persistent calls for his resignation, Biden had resisted stepping down until he made the announcement on his X handle on Sunday.

In his post, Biden confirmed he would continue serving as President and Commander-in-Chief until his term concludes in January 2025.

“Over the past three and a half years, we have made great progress as a Nation,” Biden stated. “Today, America has the strongest economy in the world. We’ve made historic investments in rebuilding our Nation, in lowering prescription drug costs for seniors, and in expanding affordable health care to a record number of Americans. We’ve provided critically needed care to a million veterans exposed to toxic substances, passed the first gun safety law in 30 years, appointed the first African American woman to the Supreme Court, and passed the most significant climate legislation in the history of the world. America has never been better positioned to lead than we are today.”

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Biden expressed gratitude to the American people, crediting them with the nation’s accomplishments, including overcoming a pandemic and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, preserving democracy, and revitalizing global alliances.

“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” Biden continued.

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He thanked Vice President Kamala Harris for her partnership and expressed appreciation to his supporters and the American people for their faith and trust.

“I believe today what I always have: that there is nothing America can’t do when we do it together. We just have to remember we are the United States of America,” Biden concluded.

He announced plans to address the nation in more detail about his decision later in the week.