United States House Speaker Calls for Biden’s Resignation Amidst 2024 Presidential Race Withdrawal
House Speaker Mike Johnson has urged President Joe Biden to resign immediately following Biden’s announcement of withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. Johnson’s statement reflects mounting concerns over Biden’s age and ability to serve another term.
“If Joe Biden is unable to run for president, he should also step down as president immediately. November 5 cannot arrive soon enough,” asserted Johnson.
Biden’s decision to step down follows his recent COVID-19 diagnosis, which necessitated isolation in Rehoboth Beach, intensifying debates about his fitness for office.
This move places Biden among U.S. presidents who opted not to seek re-election after a single term, with the last being Lyndon Johnson in 1968.
The political environment has been turbulent, characterized by Biden’s health challenges and an attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally on July 13.
Biden’s withdrawal increases pressure on the Democratic Party to identify a viable candidate to counter potential resurgence from Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris, gaining momentum on the campaign trail, emerges as a leading Democratic nominee. Her campaign emphasizes critical issues such as abortion rights and her historic role as the first female, Black, and South Asian vice president.
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 19 is anticipated to be a pivotal event for Harris and the party.
