Biden steps down: Scholz and global leaders react with respect
22 July 2024 08:07
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed the issue of Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from running for the office of President of the USA. "He has achieved much for his country, for Europe, for the world," he wrote on the platform X.
European and global leaders are commenting on the evening's news that Joe Biden decided to withdraw from the race for the office of President of the USA.
On Sunday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that the American leader's decision deserves recognition.
"The USA is a good and reliable partner"
"He has achieved much for his country, for Europe, for the world," Scholz emphasized in a post on the platform X.
"Thanks to him, transatlantic cooperation is close, NATO is strong, and the USA is a good and reliable partner for us," the German chancellor added.
"His decision to withdraw from running again deserves respect," Scholz noted.
Biden's resignation. The Clintons, Pelosi, and Obama support the decision
The internet is buzzing after Joe Biden decided to withdraw from continuing his presidential campaign in the USA. Bill and Hillary Clinton announced their support for Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate, emphasizing that Joe Biden is a great patriot. Nancy Pelosi, the former leader of the Democratic Party in the House of Representatives, also wrote about how "he always puts the country's good first." More comments are appearing on social media.
Biden made the decision
US President Joe Biden announced his decision regarding the presidential elections. He stated that he is withdrawing from seeking re-election. "I believe that it is in the best interest of my party and the country that I step aside," Biden declared on Sunday evening.
For several days now, there have been reports in the media that Joe Biden would withdraw from seeking re-election this weekend. This was related to the enormous pressure that in recent days "became unbearable," as the American portal Axios reported.
81-year-old Joe Biden received 99% of the delegates' support in the Democratic primaries. Over 35 members of Congress called on him to withdraw from running. Until now, however, he had ignored their appeals.
