By Leah Douglas
(Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday ended his reelection marketing campaign. He stated in a letter posted on X that he would stay in workplace till the top of his time period and deal with the nation later this week on his choice.
Under are reactions from politicians, business and advocacy teams, and different observers:
FORMER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP
In a cellphone name with CNN minutes after Biden introduced his exit from the 2024 race, former President Trump responded, “He is the worst president in the history of our country. He goes down as the single worst president by far in the history of our country.” Trump additionally stated he thought Vice President Kamala Harris will probably be simpler to defeat than Biden would have been, in line with CNN.
CHUCK SCHUMER, SENATE MAJORITY LEADER
“Joe Biden has not only been a great president and a great legislative leader but he is 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,” the Democrat stated in a press release.
ELISE STEFANIK, HOUSE REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE CHAIRWOMAN
“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,” Stefanik stated in a press release.
GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA
“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,” Newsom posted on X.
DONALD TRUMP JR
“Kamala Harris owns the entire leftwing policy record of Joe Biden. The only difference is that she is even more liberal and less competent than Joe, which is really saying something. She was put in charge of the border and we saw the worst invasion of illegals in our history!!!” Donald Jr stated on X.
ERICH PICA, PRESIDENT OF FRIENDS OF THE EARTH ACTION
“We thank President Biden for his decades of leadership and support the decision to end his re-election campaign. While far from perfect, Biden has taken some historic steps to address the climate crisis by passing the Inflation Reduction Act and kickstarting major investments in renewable energy.
“What’s at stake on this election stays the identical: Trump is an existential menace to our democracy and the planet and would assure a full descent into local weather chaos,” Pica said in a statement.
GRETCHEN WHITMER, GOVERNOR OF MICHIGAN
“President Biden is a good public servant who is aware of higher than anybody what it takes to defeat Donald Trump. His outstanding work to decrease prescription drug prices, repair the rattling roads, convey provide chains residence, deal with local weather change, and guarantee America’s world management over a long time will go down in historical past. My job on this election will stay the identical: doing every part I can to elect Democrats and cease Donald Trump, a convicted felon whose agenda of elevating households’ prices, banning abortion nationwide, and abusing the facility of the White Home to settle his personal scores is totally unsuitable for Michigan,” Whitmer said on X.
DICK DURBIN, SENATOR AND MAJORITY WHIP
“All through his public profession, Joe Biden all the time put nation first. His 4 years as President made it clear that he was decided to place our nation again on observe and restore the soul of our nation. America will probably be ceaselessly grateful for all he has given to this nation,” Durbin posted on X.
ALLAN LICHTMAN, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY HISTORY PROFESSOR
“The Democrats may nonetheless salvage the competition key in the event that they unite behind Harris!” Lichtman posted on X.
JAY TIMMONS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS PRESIDENT AND CEO
“We have now seen vital manufacturing job development in recent times, and there at the moment are extra manufacturing jobs in America than at any level since 2008. We are going to proceed working with President Biden till he passes the torch to the following commander in chief,” Timmons said in a statement.
STEVE SCALISE, HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER
“Democrat celebration bosses simply proved that they’ve completely no respect for their very own voters. After lecturing others about democracy, they only compelled Joe Biden off the ticket—trashing the first selection of 14 million of their very own voters,” Scalise, a Republican, said on X.
NAOMI BIDEN, JOE BIDEN’S GRANDDAUGHTER
“I’m nothing however proud right now of my Pop, our President, Joe Biden, who has served our nation with each little bit of his soul and with unmatched distinction. Not solely has he been—and can proceed to be—the simplest president of our lifetime, however he has probably already cemented himself as the simplest and impactful public servant in our nation’s historical past,” Biden posted on X.
VOTERS OF TOMORROW
The Gen Z-led group that claims it engages younger Individuals in politics and authorities, praised Biden “for delivering the most pro-youth agenda in American history.”
“We are ready to mobilize young people to elect Kamala Harris as president,” the group stated.
