Election 2024 updates: Biden says he's leaving the race and endorsing Harris
What to know now that Biden has exited the 2024 racePresident Joe Biden announced that he is ending his campaign for president. "It is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down," he said.Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee, as did Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., who is a key member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and a growing number of lawmakers. Top congressional leaders, however, have stopped short of backing Harris, and still other Democrats are calling for an open nomination process.Some Republicans are demanding Biden resign from office, as well, and have begun attacking Harris over her role in border security and what they claim is previous dishonesty about Biden's mental acuity.Biden said he would address the nation later this week to speak about his decision.
