It has been a whirlwind day in US politics after President Joe Biden withdrew himself from the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election.
The President announced he was taking a step back amid calls by many for him to back out of the race, which will be against the recently confirmed Republican nominee Donald Trump.
After dropping out of the election, Joe gave his full support and endorsement for his current Vice President, Kamala Harris, to become the next President of the United States of America, which will make history if she’s elected.
Now, many celebrities are taking to social media to share their reactions to the big news, praising Joe and sharing their own endorsements for Kamala.
Keep reading to see what celebrities are saying…
“In an act of shrewd politics and selfless patriotism, Joe Biden is stepping aside to clear the path for another Democrat to become president . . . because there is nothing more important for our country than defeating Donald Trump at the ballot box. With respect, admiration, and affection, thank you Mr. President!” Robert De Niro shared in a statement, via Deadline.
“Joe Biden has presided over the most consequential first term of real progress in my lifetime. He helped us have the most robust recovery from the pandemic of any nation in the world, invested in our infrastructure and made by far the largest investment in fighting climate change our nation has ever seen. He relieved burdensome college debt for so many. Unemployment, inflation and crime are all down dramatically from the highs caused by the pandemic,” John Legend shared on Threads. “With this record, he more than earned re-election, but time and age come for us all. I’m grateful for the grace and patriotism he has shown by choosing to step aside for the sake of the country. I’m so ready to work to help unite the pro-democracy coalition to reject Trump’s authoritarian, oppressive Project 2025 and elect Kamala Harris as our President. She’s ready for this fight and I’m excited to help her in any way I can.”
Jamie Lee Curtis wrote on Instagram, “I support wholeheartedly @joebiden and his decision to step down and to endorse unreservedly @kamalaharris SHE IS TRUSTED AND TESTED and she is a fierce advocate for women’s rights and people of color and her message is one of HOPE and UNITY for America at her time of great national divide.”
“Okay everybody, now we have our marching orders and time to hit the trail running. No to Trump/Vance. No to the right-wing Christian religious takeover of our nation. Nothing wrong with Christianity; just shouldn’t be running a nation birthed from freedom of religion,” Mark Ruffalo wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Screenwriter Damon Lindelof shared on Instagram, “There has been a push to “pass the torch, Joe”… and he just did, without equivocation, to @kamalaharris. And it’s so reassuring and compelling to hear The Vice President say she will EARN and WIN that torch. Suffice to say, the DEMBARGO is lifted. And here. We. GOOOOOOOOOOO!”
“Thank you @joebiden. Now let’s unite because Donald Trump is a psychopath and a danger to our country and the entire world. As a wise man once shouted, LET’S GO LESBIANS, LET’S GO!!!!!!!!!! 🇺🇸🥳” Billy Eichner said on Instagram.
“Thank you for your extraordinary career of public service, @joebiden 🇺🇸🇺🇸.” Shonda Rhimes said in one Instagram post, adding in another, “I stood behind her in 2016 when she ran for Senate, I was behind her when she ran as @vp and I continue to stand behind her today. 🇺🇸 @kamalaharris”
Lizzo simply wrote, “We are truly living in unprecedented times”
“Be forewarned, if you pop in here w/anything but “Let’s go! #TeamHarris!” I’m blocking you on sight. The need for us to show up & #VoteBlueUpAndDownTheBallot has not changed. Only the name on the top of our ticket has. Good vibes only. Let’s Go!” Yvette Nicole Brown said on X.
“President Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris !” Sheryl Lee Ralph said on X.
Rosie O’Donnell wrote on Instagram, “thank u joe biden – lets goooooo !!!!! #vote #harris #energize”
Jon Favreau said on X, “A courageous and selfless decision. The President did what he’s done for the last four years – he listened to the American people and put the country’s interests ahead of his own. The exact opposite of Donald Trump.”
“Joe Biden will go down in history as a man who accomplished significant achievements in his 4 year term. We should be grateful for his upholding of our democracy,” Barbra Streisand said on X.
“I see a person putting the people before themselves and their pride today and for that, I have an enormous amount of respect,” Finneas wrote on Instagram.
“.@JoeBiden has a record of accomplishments unmatched by any president in our lifetime. He restored honesty, dignity & integrity to the office after 4 years of lies, crime, scandal & chaos. Thank you for your service, Mr. President. It’s now our duty as patriotic Americans to elect the Democrat who will honor & further your legacy.
#VoteBlue2024ProtectDemocracy 🇺🇸” Mark Hamill shared on X.
