Biden's withdrawal from the race: Clintons, Obama and Pelosi made statements
Date: 2024-07-22 Author: Кирило Загоруйко Categories: WORLD
Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton supported the candidacy of Vice President Kamala Harris.
The couple published a statement on the X microblog thanking Joe Biden for strengthening democracy and restoring the position of the United States of America in the world.
"Now is the time to support Kamala Harris and fight for her election with all our might. The future of America depends on it... We have been through many ups and downs, but nothing has made us more worried about our country than the threat posed by a second Trump term ", the Clintons added.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi praised Biden but stopped short of endorsing Harris in her official statement. "His legacy of vision, values and leadership makes him one of the most significant presidents in American history. With love and gratitude to President Biden for always believing in the promise of America and empowering people to realize it," she wrote in X .
Former American President Barack Obama said that Biden became not only one of the most significant US presidents, but was also his close friend and partner. He noted his achievements, including “mobilizing the whole world” to fight Russian aggression in Ukraine.
"Joe understands better than anyone the stakes of this election - how everything he's fought for his whole life and everything the Democratic Party stands for will be in jeopardy if we allow Donald Trump to return to power." The White House and give the Republicans control of Congress. I also know that Joe has never backed down from the fight. For him to look at the political landscape and decide that he should pass the torch to a new candidate is certainly one of the most difficult moments of his life. life," his statement said.
Obama added that he has faith in the ability of Democratic Party leaders to orchestrate a process that will "emerge an outstanding candidate."
