Breaking News: President Biden declared on Monday that he we step down and committed…see more

Breaking News: President Biden declared on Monday that he we step down and committed…see more

President Biden declared on Monday that his choice was the “right thing to do” and committed to running for vice president Ka mala Harris in his first public appearance since withdrawing from the presidential contest.

While recovering from COVID, Mr. Biden is under quarantine at his Delaware home; but, he visited his campaign headquarters during Ms. Harris’s visit to speak with staff members.

The call was made a day after Mr. Biden unexpectedly declared he would not run for reelection and supported Ms. Harris as the Democratic contender in his place.

Mr. Biden stated, “I realize the news from yesterday was unexpected and difficult for you to hear, but it was the right thing to do. “I understand that it’s difficult because you gave everything you had to help us win this.”

In his brief phone conversation, Mr. Biden reaffirmed that he would continue to serve as president for the next six months and that his goal would be to “get as much done as I possibly can.”

He rattled off a list of objectives for his last few months in office, which included fighting climate change, bringing an end to the Gaza War, cutting prescription medicine costs, and speaking out against gun violence.

He also promised to support Ms. Harris in her campaign.

I won’t be leaving. Mr. Biden declared, “I’m going to be out there campaigning with Kamala and I’m going to be working like crazy both as a sitting president getting legislation passed and as a candidate.”

President Biden stated that the goal of the Democratic Party is to unseat former President Donald Trump, whom he described as a “danger to the communities, a danger to the nation.”

Speaking after the president, Senator Harris described receiving Mr. Biden’s support as a “great honor.”

“I intend to pursue this nomination and succeed,” Ms. Harris declared, eliciting a roar of cheers from the audience. Therefore, I will do all within my power to bring you and I together in the days and weeks to come.