Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have issued a statement in response to President Biden’s announcement that he will not seek reelection. In their statement, the Clintons praised President Biden’s achievements and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Democratic nomination.
“President Biden has capped his extraordinary career of service with a Presidency that has lifted America out of an unprecedented pandemic, created millions of new jobs, rebuilt a battered economy, strengthened our democracy, and restored our standing in the world. By any measure, he has advanced our founders’ charge to build a more perfect union and his own stated goal of restoring the soul of our nation,” the statement read.
The Clintons expressed gratitude for Biden’s leadership, noting his consistent dedication to the country’s best interests. “We join millions of Americans in thanking President Biden for all he has accomplished, standing up for America time and again, with his North Star always being what’s best for the country.”
Joining President Biden in his endorsement of Vice President Harris, the Clintons pledged their support for her candidacy. “We are honored to join the President in endorsing Vice President Harris and will do whatever we can to support her.”
The statement also addressed concerns about the potential return of former President Donald Trump, emphasizing the urgency of supporting Harris. “We’ve lived through many ups and downs, but nothing has made us more worried for our country than the threat posed by a second Trump term. He has promised to be a dictator on day one, and the recent ruling by his servile Supreme Court will only embolden him to further shred the Constitution. Now is the time to support Kamala Harris and fight with everything we’ve got to elect her. America’s future depends on it.”
This endorsement comes at a critical juncture as the Democratic Party rallies behind Vice President Harris for the upcoming election.
