DONALD Trump has said Joe Biden will go down as the worst president in history as the Democratic incumbent announced the end of his reelection campaign.
The Republican presidential candidate’s comments came minutes after Biden shockingly withdrew from the 2024 presidential election on Sunday.
Trump, who continued his campaign trail in Michigan on Saturday a week after surviving an assassination attempt, told CNN in a phone call, “He is the worst president in the history of our country.
“He goes down as the single worst president by far in the history of our country.”
Trump continued his attack on Biden’s decision, writing on Truth Social, “Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve – And never was!
“He only attained the position of President by lies, Fake News, and not leaving his Basement.
“All those around him, including his Doctor and the Media, knew that he wasn’t capable of being President, and he wasn’t – And now, look what he’s done to our Country, with millions of people coming across our Border, totally unchecked and unvetted, many from prisons, mental institutions, and record numbers of terrorists.
“We will suffer greatly because of his presidency, but we will remedy the damage he has done very quickly. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
President Biden caved into pressure from top Democrats and donors after the fallout of his disastrous presidential debate against Trump on June 27.
Biden said he intends to finish the remainder of his term and fully endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee.
“My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” Biden said in a follow-up statement.
“My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President.
“And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year.
“Democrats – it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”
Trump laughed off Harris as being the potential Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, telling CNN, “She’ll be easier to defeat.”
In a statement posted on X at 1:47 pm on Sunday, Biden said he was ending his campaign for the good of the Democratic Party.
“Over the past three and a half years, we have made great progress as a Nation,” Biden said, addressing the American public.
“Today, America has the strongest economy in the world. We’ve made history investments in rebuilding our Nation, in lowering prescription drug costs for seniors, and in expanding affordable health care to a record number of Americans.
“We’ve provided critically needed care to a million veterans exposed to toxic substances.
“Passed the first gun safety law in 30 years. Appointed the first African American woman to the Supreme Court. And passed the most significant climate legislation in the history of the world.
“America has never been better positioned to lead than we are today.”
Biden continued, “I know none of this could have been done without you, the American people. Together, we overcame a once-in-a-century pandemic and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.
“We’ve protected and preserved our Democracy. And we’ve revitalized and strengthened our alliances around the world.
“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President.
“And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”
President Biden said he plans on speaking to the country further about his decision later this week.
“For now, let me express my deepest gratitude to all those who have worked so hard to see me reelected. I want to thank Vice President Kamala Harris for being an extraordinary partner in all this work.
“And let me express my heartfelt appreciation to the American people for the faith and trust you have placed in me.
“I believe today what I always have: that there is nothing America can’t do — when we do it together. We just have to remember we are the United States of America.”
California Governor Gavin Newsom, whose name has been coined as a potential candidate to replace Biden on the ballot, praised the commander-in-chief for his leadership.
“President Biden has been an extraordinary, history-making president – a leader who has fought hard for working people and delivered astonishing results for all Americans,” Newsom said in an X post.
“He will go down in history as one of the most impactful and selfless presidents. Thank you, Joe Biden.”
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries echoed Newsom’s remarks, “President Joe Biden is one of the most accomplished and consequential leaders in American history.
“In less than one term,, he rescued the nation from a once-in-a-century pandemic, brought the economy roaring back from the brink of recession, enacted consequential legislation for everyday Americans and saved our democracy by defeating the Insurrectionist-in-Chief.
“America is a better place today because President Joe Biden has led us with intellect, grace and dignity. We are forever grateful.”
Jeffries made no mention of Vice President Harris.
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