In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he is stepping down from the 2024 presidential race. The 81-year-old stated, “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.”
Celebrities were quick to react to Biden’s announcement. George Takei, known for his role in “Star Trek,” took to social media to voice his admiration. “I want to honor our President @JoeBiden. He has served our nation admirably for decades, he is a decent honorable man, a hugely successful president, and a patriot. Now let us unite behind @KamalaHarris and defeat Donald Trump in November!”
Lil Nas X responded to Biden’s Instagram post with a simple yet poignant comment, “Wow It’s really jover.” Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama shared his thoughts on X, highlighting Biden’s impact, “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.”
Mark Hamill, famed for his role in “Star Wars,” praised Biden, saying, “Joe Biden has a record of accomplishments unmatched by any president in our lifetime. He restored honesty, dignity & integrity to the office after 4 years of lies, crime, scandal & chaos.” Similarly, Barbra Streisand commented, “Joe Biden will go down in history as a man who accomplished significant achievements in his 4 year term. We should be grateful for his upholding of our democracy.”
Jon Stewart and Uzo Aduba also showed their support, with Stewart calling Biden a “Legend,” and Aduba thanking him for his leadership. Cardi B expressed her excitement over the possibility of Kamala Harris running for president, writing on X, “AHAHAHAHA LETS GOOOOO I TOLD YALLL KAMALA WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE 2024 candidate…..STOP F–KIN PLAYIN WITH ME !!!!!!!”
Ariana Grande demonstrated her support by resharing Biden’s post endorsing Harris on her Instagram Story, complete with a link to register to vote. Russell Brand chimed in with a post about the endorsement, stating, “Joe Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination after ending re-election bid. We’re in a wild world, mate.”
Melissa Joan Hart and Dave Portnoy added their voices to the mix. Hart thanked Biden for his “kindness, change and class,” while Portnoy shared a video on X expressing his scepticism about Harris’s nomination, suggesting it was influenced by behind-the-scenes manipulation. Trump also weighed in, posting on Truth Social, “Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve – And never was!”
As the nation processes this unexpected turn of events, the reactions from celebrities and public figures highlight the deep impact Joe Biden’s presidency has had. With Vice President Kamala Harris now endorsed as the Democratic nominee, all eyes are on the upcoming election, promising an electrifying political season ahead.
