Biden Quits 2024 Race, Trump Launches Immediate Assault
Shockwaves hit Washington as President Joe Biden officially pulls out of the 2024 Presidential Election. The bombshell announcement triggered a fierce backlash from former President Donald Trump, who wasted no time slamming Biden as “not fit to run for President.”
Trump Roasts Biden Over Border Chaos and Leadership Failures
Taking to Truth Social, Trump tore into Biden’s record. “Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve – And never was!” he blasted. Trump accused Biden of deceit in securing the White House and slammed his administration’s handling of the southern border, calling it a disaster. “Look what he’s done to our country, with millions of people coming across our border, totally unchecked and unvetted,” Trump raged. He warned Biden’s continued rule would bring suffering but promised to fix the damage swiftly under his own leadership.
In a CNN interview, Trump doubled down, calling Biden “the worst president in the history of our country.” He also eyed Vice President Kamala Harris as a weaker rival, claiming he would beat her if she secured the Democratic nomination.
Trump Campaign Pounces on Biden’s Exit
Trump’s camp quickly capitalised, firing off a fundraising email headlined “Biden just suspended his campaign.” The plea hammered Biden’s presidency and the FBI’s actions, pushing the narrative of a rigged system and urging supporters to back Trump’s comeback bid.
Political Firestorm and Fallout
The political world erupted with reactions. Democratic heavyweights praised Biden’s legacy, with California Gov. Gavin Newsom calling him an “extraordinary, history-making president” who delivered for working people. Michigan’s Gov. Gretchen Whitmer dubbed him a “great public servant.”
On the flip side, Republicans slammed Biden’s decision as an admission of failure. House Speaker Mike Johnson demanded, “If Joe Biden is not fit to run for president, he is not fit to serve as President. He must resign immediately.”
Historic Exit Sparks Democratic Jockeying
Biden’s pullout is unprecedented in modern US politics. The last sitting president to quit a re-election run was Lyndon Johnson in 1968 – eight months before that election. This sudden vacuum has set off a fierce scramble within the Democratic Party. Factions are already forming around Harris, Whitmer, and Newsom, each keen to claim the crown.
Kamala Harris, America’s first female and woman-of-colour VP, commands strong support among Black voters but struggles with a low 32% overall approval rating, according to a recent NBC poll.
The 2024 race is shaping up to be the most chaotic in living memory. Trump clinched the Republican nomination despite facing a slew of criminal and civil charges, including a Manhattan jury convicting him on 34 felony counts related to hush money payments earlier this year.
With Biden out, Trump is sharpening his attack, gearing up for a bruising rematch this November.
