Jimmy Fallon describes Biden’s address to nation as ‘like meeting for coffee after a break-up’

Jimmy Fallon has likened President Joe Biden’s address to the nation explaining his exit from the 2024 race to an awkward meet-up after a break-up.

OnThe Tonight Show, Fallon discussed Biden’s announcement on Sunday – where he said he was dropping his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris – followed by his first public comments about his decision in a speech on Wednesday night.

“Earlier tonight, President Biden gave a prime-time address from the Oval Office about his decision to drop out of the race,” Fallon said.

“Basically, on Sunday, he broke up with the country over text, and tonight, he met us for coffee to explain,” he joked.

Fallon went on: “Yep, Biden delivered the address. Although it was hard for people to focus with Kamala’s interior designer in the background.”

In theaddress to the nation, Biden said that while “my record as president, my leadership in the world, my vision for America’s future, all merited a second term,” he believes that “nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy.”

“That includes personal ambition,” he said.

Biden said that “the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation” as he thanked Harris for her time as his vice president.

“It’s the best way to unite our nation. I know there was a time and a place for long years of experience in public life. There’s also a time and a place for new voices, fresh voices, yes, younger voices. And that time and place is now,” the president added, before describing Harris as “tough” and “capable.”

In the days since Biden left the race, Harris has raked in support from Democratic party lawmakers, donors and public figures and begun making a series of campaign stops.

Harris’ first rally was held in Milwaukee on