WASHINGTON (Agencies): President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him on Sunday. The president said he will finish his term and will address the nation later this week.
Harris said she’s “honored” to receive Biden’s endorsement and vowed to “earn and win” the nomination. Harris could be the first Black woman and first Asian American to lead the ticket of a major political party. In a move that would give her access to the campaign funds, the Biden-Harris campaign amended filings with the Federal Election Commission to rename its principal committee and declare Harris a candidate for president.
Despite Biden’s backing, it remains unclear whether Harris will become the nominee, or what process the party will take to select an alternative. In addition, sources close to Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia independent, said he’s considering re-registering as a Democrat and throwing his hat into the ring to run for president.
In a phone call with CNN after Biden announced his exit, Trump described Biden as “the worst president by far in the history of our country.” The former president issued a fundraising appeal in a message to supporters.