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Here are the reactions to President Biden’s speech after he dropped from 2024 race

On Wednesday evening, President Joe Biden addressed the nation in a live stream from the Oval Office to discuss his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential election.

During the 10-minute address, Biden said he would continue his presidency until his term expires on Jan. 20, 2025, though he said he would “pass the torch to a new generation” — a nudge toward Vice President Kamala Harris, who is taking up his candidacy in the election.

The dropout comes after leaders in the Democrat Party pressured Biden to step down from the race following a “disastrous” debate performance against former President Donald Trump last month.

Following the speech on Wednesday, several other political leaders have commented on his address online. Below are some of those responses.


  • Former President Donald Trump

  • Sen. Rick Scott

  • House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

  • Former President Barack Obama

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