The greatest way to bring the nation together, according to President Joe Biden, is to give up on running for reelection.
Although Biden had declared he would be leaving the campaign days earlier, this Oval Office speech was his first public discussion of his choice. “I’ve decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation.” “It is now up to you whether we maintain our republic. My fellow citizens, I have had the honor of serving our country for more than 50 years.
Biden failed to bring up the weeks-long push to resign from his position inside his own party, which he had been resisting until Sunday. Following a dismal showing in the debate against former President Donald Trump, that push was made. Meanwhile, Harris has brought new life to the Democratic campaign for president in the days after Biden’s announcement.
Biden praised her as a capable leader: “She’s capable, tough, and experienced. She has been a fantastic leader for our nation and a great partner. You, the people of America, now have the decision.”
At his first rally since Biden’s departure, Trump attempted to counter the momentum created by Harris a few hours before Biden spoke: Should she ever get the opportunity to hold public office, this extreme leftist fanatic will devastate our nation. That is not going to happen.” Trump, who frequently attacks his opponents with insults, declared he will defy recommendations to adopt a more moderate stance.
In his aggressive speech, he referred to her as “Lyin’ Kamala” and stated that she ought to be held accountable for the immigration policies of the Biden administration, among other things. Although Biden assigned Harris the task of coordinating with Central American nations to help slow down the migratory wave, neither border security nor Trump’s nickname of “border czar” were applied to her.
Additionally on Wednesday, the rules committee of the Democratic National Committee reached a consensus on a strategy to formally nominate Harris as early as August 1.