The news of Joe Biden dropping out of the US presidential race has been met with reactions from the entertainment world. In an announcement made on July 21, the current US President explained that he would be standing down and focusing solely on fulfilling his duties as President for the remainder of his term. Biden has offered his full support and endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris to be the next Democratic presidential candidate.
Many figures across the entertainment industry have shared their thoughts on Biden dropping out. Barbra Streisand wrote on Twitter that Biden would “go down in history as a man who accomplished significant achievements in his 4 year term,” adding: “We should be grateful for his upholding of our democracy.” Director Jon Favreau said it was a “courageous and selfless decision” and that 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.
Other stars like Ariana Grande simply reshared Biden’s endorsement of Harris on her Instagram stories, while Lizzo remarked that “we are truly living in unprecedented times”. However, there have been several calls from those in the entertainment world for Biden to step down after his disastrous first presidential debate against Trump on June 27.
Stephen Colbert and author Stephen King both suggested Biden should step down after the debate. Colbert said Biden’s performance “took a year off my life” and that he needed to pull out of the race, while King said it was in the “interest” of the country for Biden to step down. Donald Trump has also commented on Biden dropping out, telling George Clooney to “go back to TV” over his Biden article.
Despite the mixed reactions, Biden’s decision to drop out has put Kamala Harris in the spotlight as the next Democratic presidential candidate. With full support and endorsements from various figures in the entertainment industry, Harris has a lot of support as she moves forward in her bid for the presidency
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