President Joe Biden steps down from re-election and endorses Vice President Kamala Harris.
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Today, news broke that President Joe Biden decided to step down from his re-election campaign. He endorses Kamala Harris to continue the fight for democracy against former President Donald J. Trump. Former President Barack Obama and Bill Clinton thanked President Biden for his years of service to the United States and supported his endorsement of Vice President Harris.
Joe Biden is the 46th President of the United States, serving since January 20, 2021. Before becoming President, Biden had a long career in public service:
Vice President of the United States (2009-2017): Biden served as Vice President under President Barack Obama.
U.S. Senator from Delaware (1973-2009): He was one of the youngest people ever elected to the U.S. Senate and served for 36 years.
Early Life and Education: Biden was born on November 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Delaware and Syracuse University College of Law.
Legislative Achievements: During his time in the Senate, Biden focused on foreign relations, criminal justice, and drug policy. He was known for his work on the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act and the Violence Against Women Act.
Personal Life: Biden has faced personal tragedies, including the loss of his first wife, Neilia, and their daughter, Naomi, in a car accident in 1972. His son, Beau Biden, died of brain cancer in 2015. He is married to Jill Biden, an educator, and they have a daughter, Ashley Biden. He also has a son, Hunter Biden, from his first marriage.
As President, Biden has focused on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, infrastructure, climate change, and racial equity, among other issues.
Kamala Harris is the United States Vice President, serving alongside President Joe Biden since January 20, 2021. She is the first female Vice President, the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history, and the first African American and first Asian American Vice President. Before becoming Vice President, Harris was a U.S. Senator from California from 2017 to 2021 and the California Attorney General from 2011 to 2017. Harris was born on October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California. Her mother was of Indian descent, and her father was of Jamaican descent. Harris is known for her work on criminal justice reform, healthcare, and immigration.
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