Biden thanked Harris in his letter and later endorsed her as the Democratic nominee for president in a tweet.
And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024.
Harris thanked Biden in a statement “for his extraordinary leadership as president”.
More than 30 Democratic members of Congress had called on Biden to step aside.
Prominent Democrats expressed their admiration for Biden on Sunday, praising his presidency and his decision to forgo seeking another term.
Johnson was also one of several top Republicans who called on Biden to resign the presidency – something Biden is almost certain not to do.
“If Joe Biden is not fit to run for president, he is not fit to serve as president. »