Joe Biden Pulls Out of 2024 Presidential Race, as Kamala Harris Lines Up for Democratic Nomination: Full Recap

Hunter Biden Shares Touching Tribute to Father Joe Biden After His Announcement That He's Dropping Out of Presidential Race

Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden shared a touching tribute to his father following the news that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.

In the message, which Naomi Biden shared on X (formerly Twitter) on July 21, Hunter wrote that he's "looked at my dad in awe" for his "entire life."

"How could he suffer so much heartache and yet give so much of whatever remained of his heart to others? Not only in the policies he passed, but in individual lives he's touched," he continued. "Over a lifetime I have witnessed him absorb the pain of countless everyday Americans who he’s given his personal phone number to, because he wanted them to call him when they were hurting. When their last hopes were slipping through their hands."

"That unconditional love has been his North Star as President, and as a parent. He is unique in public life today in that there is no distance between Joe Biden the man and Joe Biden the public servant of the last 54 years," Hunter wrote. "I’m so lucky every night I get to tell him I love him, and to thank him. I ask all Americans to join me tonight in doing the same."

Hunter concluded his message with a salute Joe's two biggest roles: "Thank you, Mr. President. I love you, Dad."

Barack Obama Reacts to His Former Vice President Joe Biden Dropping Out — and Doesn't Name His Ideal Successor

Barack Obama reacted to his former vice president Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race in a statement — and he did not name his ideal successor, as he said he'll wait to see who "emerges."

"Joe Biden has been one of America’s most consequential presidents, as well as a dear friend and partner to me. Today, we’ve also been reminded — again — that he’s a patriot of the highest order," Obama began. "Sixteen years ago, when I began my search for a vice president, I knew about Joe’s remarkable career in public service. But what I came to admire even more was his character — his deep empathy and hard-earned resilience; his fundamental decency and belief that everyone counts."

After highlighting Biden's accomplishments and how he "pointed us away from the four years of chaos, falsehood, and division that had characterized Donald Trump’s administration," Obama continued, "For him to look at the political landscape and decide that he should pass the torch to a new nominee is surely one of the toughest in his life. But I know he wouldn’t make this decision unless he believed it was right for America. It’s a testament to Joe Biden’s love of country — and a historic example of a genuine public servant once again putting the interests of the American people ahead of his own that future generations of leaders will do well to follow."

Obama also did not endorse Kamala Harris outright. He wrote, "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 from which an outstanding nominee emerges."

Nancy Pelosi Says Joe Biden 'Has Always Put Our Country First' in Tribute Post

Nancy Pelosi honored Joe Biden as someone "who has always put our country first" in a post shared on X after he announced his decision to end his campaign.

"President Joe Biden is a patriotic American who has always put our country first. His legacy of vision, values and leadership make him one of the most consequential Presidents in American history," the former Speaker of the House said. "With love and gratitude to President Biden for always believing in the promise of America and giving people the opportunity to reach their fulfillment."

She added, "God blessed America with Joe Biden’s greatness and goodness."

Bernie Sanders Honors Joe Biden as the 'Most Pro-Working Class President in Modern American History'

Bernie Sanders honored Joe Biden in a post on X, where he sang his praise for the politician and his dedication to the working class.

"Joe Biden has served our country with honor and dignity. As the first president to ever walk on a picket line with striking workers, he has been the most pro-working class president in modern American history," the Senator said. "Thank you, Mr. President, for all you’ve done."

Bill and Hillary Clinton Celebrate Joe Biden's 'Extraordinary Career of Service' with Heartfelt Message

Bill and Hillary Clinton reacted to Joe Biden's decision to end his campaign in a statement posted on X.

"President Biden has capped his extraordinary career of service with a Presidency that has lifted America out of an unprecedented pandemic, created millions of new jobs, rebuilt a battered economy, strengthened our democracy, and restored our standing in the world," they began. "By any measure, he has advanced our founders' charge to build a more perfect union and his own stated goal of restoring the soul of our nation."

"We join millions of Americans in thanking President Biden for all he has accomplished, standing up for America time and again, with his North Star always being what's best for the country," continued Bill, 77, and Hillary, 76. "We are honored to join the President in endorsing Vice President Harris and will do whatever we can to support her."

The political couple added, "We've lived through many ups and downs, but nothing has made us more worried for our country than the threat posed by a second Trump term. He has promised to be a dictator on day one, and the recent ruling by his servile Supreme Court will only embolden him to further shred the Constitution. Now is the time to support Kamala Harris and fight with everything we've got to elect her. America's future depends on it."

Donald Trump, 78, Will Now Remain Oldest Presidential Nominee in U.S. History

Donald Trump is the oldest presidential nominee in history at 78 years old, a fact unchanged by President Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection campaign.

With much of the debate leading up to Biden's campaign end centered on his age — now 81 — and ability to serve until he turned 86, Trump would also be in this 80s by the time his term in office ended, should he be elected.

Both Trump and Biden were their parties' oldest nominees in history. Still, Trump has frequently attacked Biden over his age — a mere three years older — throughout this election cycle.

Pete Buttigieg Calls Biden 'Among the Best' Presidents as Some Republicans Call for Him to Resign

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has shared compliments to Joe Biden as the president announced the end of his campaign.

In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Buttigieg wrote, "Joe Biden has earned his place among the best and most consequential presidents in American history. I am so proud to serve under his leadership, and thankful for his unwavering focus on what is best for our country."

Biden said he was ending his campaign so he could focus on closing out his final term as president. Some Republicans, though, think the end of Biden's reelection bid should also mark a resignation from his presidency.

Wrote representative Elise Stefanik in an X message, "If Joe Biden can’t run for re-election, he is unable and unfit to serve as President of the United States. He must immediately resign."

Donald Trump Claims Biden 'Was Not Fit to Run for President' in Truth Social Post

In his first reaction to the news that Joe Biden is ending his campaign for reelection, his opponent, former President Donald Trump said that Biden "was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve - And never was!"

In his Truth Social post, Trump claimed, "We will suffer greatly because of his presidency, but we will remedy the damage he has done very quickly. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"

If Kamala Harris Is the New Democratic Candidate, Who Will Be Her Running Mate?

Joe Biden has endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, to be the Democratic candidate for president in 2024. While she is not officially the nominee, there is already a slate of potential new vice presidential candidates to join her ticket.

Some names to likely get buzz? Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear or Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly. Read about them and other potential vice presidential candidates here.

Dr. Jill Biden Reshares President Biden's Letter with Heart Emojis

Dr. Jill Biden refrained from issuing a lengthy statement on social media immediately after her husband, President Joe Biden, shared news of his plans to end his reelection campaign.

Instead, the first lady shared a double heart emoji alongside a retweet of the president's lengthy letter to Democrats on Sunday.

Biden Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris as Democratic Candidate

On the heels of his announcement that he'll no longer seek reelection, President Joe Biden endorsed his Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic candidate for president.

Biden said on Twitter that he is not running to instead "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," said Biden. "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."

Harris has not yet addressed the endorsement.

President Joe Biden Announces His Decision Not to Run for Reelection in Letter to the American People

On Sunday, July 21, President Joe Biden released a letter to the American people, announcing his decision not to run for reelection. Below is his statement in full:

Over the past three and a half years, we have made great progress as a Nation.

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. I know none of this could have been done without you, the American people. Together, we overcame a once in a century pandemic and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. We’ve protected and preserved our Democracy. And we've revitalized and strengthened our alliances around the world.

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.

I will speak to the Nation later this week in more detail about my decision.

For now, let me express my deepest gratitude to all those who have worked so hard to see me reelected. I want to thank Vice President Kamala Harris for being an extraordinary partner in all this work. And let me express my heartfelt appreciation to the American people for the faith and trust you have placed in me.

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.