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.
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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.
00:21It 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."
00:36Biden 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.
00:48I 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.
01:01Robert De Niro told The Hollywood Reporter via his rep,
01:21Both Bill and Hillary Clinton swiftly praised Biden's service and endorsed Harris for president.
01:31Now is the time to support Kamala Harris and fight with everything we've got to elect her. America'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.
01:48Joe 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 shared their sentiments.
02:00Barbara Streisand wrote,
02:10Ariana 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,
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02:46I'm your host, Emile Ennis Jr.