On Sunday, July 21st, President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, sparking a wave of celebrity support. Actor Robert De Niro praised Biden's decision as a patriotic move to defeat Donald Trump, while Charli XCX succinctly endorsed Harris with a nod to her album, calling her "Brat." Star Wars icon Mark Hamill also backed Harris, urging voters to support her to continue Biden's legacy. Despite these endorsements, Harris has yet to be officially selected as the Democratic nominee, pending the decision of the Democratic Party delegates.
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00:00On Sunday, July 21st, President Joe Biden announced he's dropping out of the presidential race
00:05and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee,
00:09sparking waves of celebrity support.
00:12Following President Joe Biden sharing his support for Kamala Harris,
00:15many celebrities are speaking out and sharing their endorsements as well.
00:19Actor Robert De Niro, known for his roles in Taxi Driver and The Godfather,
00:23spoke highly of Harris with The Hollywood Reporter, sharing,
00:26In an act of shrewd politics and selfless patriotism,
00:29Joe Biden is stepping aside to clear the path for another Democrat to become president,
00:34because there is nothing more important for our country than defeating Donald Trump at the ballot
00:38box. With respect, admiration, and affection, thank you, Mr. President."
00:42Charli XCX kept her endorsement more short and sweet,
00:45referencing her hit album and pop culture phenomenon, Brad, writing on X,
00:50Kamala is Brad. And it appears the force is with Harris as well, as Star Wars star Mark Hamill
00:56took to X to write,
00:58Vote for the candidate who will both honor and further his legacy. At Kamala Harris.
01:03Hashtag Hamill hearts Harris.
01:05Despite the endorsements, Harris has not yet been chosen as the Democratic nominee,
01:10as Democratic Party delegates still have to officially select a candidate.