Hollywood and public figures are speaking out after President Joe Biden's surprise announcement on Sunday that he's dropping out of the 2024 Presidential Election. The president sent shockwaves across the nation on Sunday afternoon when he announced that he will halt his re-election campaign and would not seek the Democratic nomination, instead endorsing Kamala Harris for president.
00:00Hollywood and public figures are speaking out after President Joe Biden's surprise announcement on Sunday that he's dropping out of the 2024 presidential election.
00:09The president sent shockwaves across the nation on Sunday afternoon when he announced that he will halt his re-election campaign and would not seek the Democratic nomination, instead endorsing Kamala Harris for president.
00:20It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your president. And while it has been my intention to seek re-election, 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.
00:35Biden later endorsed Harris to take his place at the top of the ticket.
00:39Democrats, it's time to come together and beat Trump. Let's do this.
00:43Harris thanked Biden for the endorsement in a statement and also praised his service.
00:47I am honored to have the president's endorsement, and my intention is to earn and win this nomination.
00:53Following the announcement, many Hollywood and public figures celebrated Biden's decision as a heroic and selfless move for the country.
01:00Robert De Niro told The Hollywood Reporter via his rep, in an act of shrewd politics and selfless patriotism,
01:06Joe Biden is stepping aside to clear the path for another Democrat to become president.
01:11Because there is nothing more important for our country than defeating Donald Trump at the ballot box.
01:16With respect, admiration, and affection, thank you, Mr. President.
01:20Both Bill and Hillary Clinton swiftly praised Biden's service and endorsed Harris for president.
01:26We'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.
01:33Now is the time to support Kamala Harris and fight with everything we've got to elect her.
01:38America's future depends on it.
01:40Former President Barack Obama also released a statement honoring Biden in a lengthy statement that notably did not mention Harris.
01:47Joe Biden has been one of America's most consequential presidents, as well as a dear friend and partner to me.
01:53Today, we've also been reminded again that he's a patriot of the highest order.
01:57On social media, many more share their sentiments.
01:59Barbara Streisand wrote,
02:00Ariana Grande also re-shared Biden's post on her Instagram story, where she included a link to register to vote as well.
02:16But stars like Cynthia Nixon offered a differing viewpoint, writing,
02:19young people and people of color want desperately to vote for Trump's Democratic opponent,
02:24but won't commit to someone funding the slaughter of innocent Palestinians.
02:28To win, our Democratic nominee must support funding for health care, housing and education, not Netanyahu's genocide.
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