94-732: Not to be confused with Joever . Jover is a surname and given name. People with the surname [ edit ] Arly Jover (born 1971), Spanish actress Èric Jover (born 1977), Andorran politician José María Jover (1920–2006), Spanish historian Juan Jover (1903–1960), Spanish racing driver Luis Companys Jover (1882–1940), Catalan politician and 123rd President of Catalonia Loui Jover (born 1967), Australian painter and artist Luis Barceló Jover (1896–1939), Spanish military officer Manuel Jover (born 1960), French art critic and journalist María del Mar Jover (born 1988), Spanish long jumper Mateo Jover , Director of Research of
188-495: A Waffle House after the debate: "I think we did well" and said he did not have any concerns about his performance or calls for him to drop out of the presidential race, stating that it was difficult to debate "a liar." Biden's running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris and Biden's campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon both defended Biden. The day after the debate, Biden admitted that his debate performance had been weak, Time magazine reported that panic spread, "throughout
282-485: A "disaster". Several political analysts, including Susan Glasser , Tim Miller and Jeff Greenfield , described it as the worst televised presidential debate ever, with Biden's weak performance overshadowing Trump's falsehoods . Several congressional Democrats thought that Biden "didn't even clear the lowest bar", and that Biden was not even able to articulate what his policies are even if they agreed on them. After being deemed ineligible, Kennedy counterprogrammed
376-405: A binding code of ethics, a constitutional amendment to institute prosecutorial authority for presidential actions, a national assault weapons ban, and limiting rent increases. On July 21, Biden's official Twitter account posted a letter announcing his withdrawal. In the letter, he wrote, "And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and
470-539: A candidate" and "...Brazil's relationship will be with whoever is elected". [REDACTED] Canada : Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said: "I've known President Biden for years. He's a great man, and everything he does is guided by his love for his country. As President, he is a partner to Canadians—and a true friend. To President Biden and the First Lady: thank you". [REDACTED] China : At
564-681: A complaint with the Federal Election Commission alleging that the Biden and Trump campaigns colluded to prevent him from appearing at the debate. The qualification criteria that were adopted for the June 27 CNN debate required participants to: 17 polls met CNN's criteria, with Biden and Trump meeting the 15% threshold in every poll while Kennedy Jr. met the threshold in three, peaking at 16%. Both West and Stein peaked at 4% support, and Oliver peaked at 1% support. No other candidate
658-433: A decision. Jeffrey Katzenberg , a campaign co-chairman, reportedly warned Biden on July 17 that donors were withholding donations to his campaign, although Katzenberg disputed that characterization of their discussion. That evening, Biden tested positive for COVID-19 . He experienced mild symptoms, including a cough, runny nose, and "general malaise ". However, images of him looking frail exiting from Air Force One on
752-570: A fraction of the spending. Biden received 81.1% of the vote in Michigan , with " None of These Candidates " and " uncommitted " coming in second in each state, respectively. On March 5 ("Super Tuesday"), he won 15 of 16 primaries, netting 80% or more of the vote in 13 of them. On March 12, Biden reached more than the 1,968 delegates needed to win the Democratic nomination, becoming the presumptive nominee. Biden and Trump faced each other in
846-408: A great friend of Australia and that will continue", also stating that the "Australia–US Alliance has never been stronger with our shared commitment to democratic values, international security, economic prosperity and climate action for this and future generations". [REDACTED] Brazil : President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said of Biden, "Only he could decide whether or not he would be
940-409: A majority of delegate votes at the convention to become the nominee; if no candidate initially receives a majority of votes, an additional 700 superdelegates are permitted to vote on a candidate. Biden's endorsement of Harris notwithstanding, Democratic National Committee rules do not require these delegates to follow his recommendation and support his selected successor. In a survey of delegates by
1034-566: A medical assessment performed by physician Kevin O'Connor attested to his physical acuity. The Washington Post ' s Dan Zak described the U.S. government as a " gerontocracy " with Biden's inauguration. On July 28, 2022, U.S. Representative Dean Phillips became the first incumbent Democratic member of Congress to say President Biden should not run for re-election and called for "generational change," pointing to Biden's age. In July 2024, The New York Times reported that Kevin Cannard,
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#17327908436151128-681: A neurologist from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center specializing in movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease , visited the White House eight times within the last eight months, including a meeting with Biden's physician. The report generated controversy as O'Connor challenged it, citing Cannard's appearances during Barack Obama 's administration and personnel within the White House who suffer from neurological disorders. On April 25, 2023, after months of speculation, Biden confirmed he would run for reelection as president in
1222-537: A president who has carried out several important reforms. I particularly commend him for his leadership in NATO and look forward to working with Biden as the president of the United States until the end of January". [REDACTED] Philippines : President Bongbong Marcos described Biden's withdrawal as "a demonstration of genuine statesmanship" and thanked him for his "constant and unwavering support for
1316-427: A question regarding their fitness as president due to age. Trump spoke more than Biden in the debate, with CNN reporting the former to have spoken 40 minutes and 12 seconds, and the latter 35 minutes and 41 seconds. Trump went off topic about 50% of the time, while Biden went off topic about 30% of the time during the debate. During the debate, Trump and Biden both used personal attacks against each other. Trump used
1410-636: A recipient of the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor , and as a true ally of the Jewish people, he is a symbol of the unbreakable bond between our two peoples". Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said: "Thank you President Joe Biden, for your unwavering support of Israel over the years. Your steadfast backing, especially during the war, has been invaluable. We are grateful for your leadership and friendship". [REDACTED] Japan : Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that Biden made
1504-496: A regular press briefing on July 22, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning declined to comment, and said the "presidential election is an internal affair of the United States". [REDACTED] Czech Republic : Prime Minister Petr Fiala stated: "It is undoubtedly the decision of a statesman who has served his country for decades. It is a responsible and personally difficult step, but it
1598-459: A scheduled debate during the 2020 general election , in addition to any of the 2024 Republican primary debates . In April, most of the United States' major news organizations jointly drafted a letter to the Biden and Trump campaigns urging them to participate. On May 15, Biden and Trump agreed to debate on June 27 with CNN and again on September 10 with ABC News. The arrangement did not include
1692-494: A second term. These concerns increased after the first 2024 presidential debate , between Biden and Republican Party candidate Donald Trump on June 27, 2024. Biden's performance was widely criticized, with commentators noting he frequently lost his train of thought and gave meandering answers, had a faltering appearance, spoke with a hoarse voice, and failed to recall statistics or coherently express his opinion on several occasions. Biden subsequently faced calls to withdraw from
1786-403: A senior editor of Newsweek . [REDACTED] Australia : Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised Biden, saying he "has presided over an economy that has seen jobs grow, that has seen wages increase, and that has seen the transition proceed that is occurring as the world moves towards net zero. As well as he's standing up on issues such as gender equality . President Biden has been
1880-520: A similarly weak debate performance in his 2022 election , told fellow Democrats to "Chill the fuck out", stating that he refused to join the "Democratic vultures on Biden's shoulder". Other associates of Biden were more critical. Biden's 2020 campaign manager Kate Bedingfield said that there was no way to interpret his debate performance as good, while political consultant David Axelrod noted that it "confirmed people's fears" about Biden's age. Democratic strategist Van Jones said that Biden had failed
1974-479: A speech in North Carolina the following day (June 28, 2024). The Biden campaign attempted to explain Biden's poor performance by saying he had a cold. He had been administered a COVID-19 test during his stay at Camp David , which was negative. Biden attended a debate watch party shortly after the debate, where he reportedly energetically thanked his supporters. President Biden remarked to reporters at
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#17327908436152068-468: A statement on Twitter , stating "Joe Biden has achieved a great deal: for his country, for Europe, for the world... Thanks to him, transatlantic cooperation is close, NATO is strong and the USA is a good and reliable partner for us. His decision not to run again deserves recognition". [REDACTED] Ireland : In a statement, Taoiseach Simon Harris issued thanks to Biden, saying: "On behalf of
2162-475: A statement on Twitter, saying that he respects Biden's decision to drop out, and looks forward to working with him during the remainder of his presidency. Leader of the Opposition and former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also remarked on Biden's accomplishments and wished him well. 2024 Joe Biden%E2%80%93Donald Trump presidential debate The 2024 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump
2256-505: A televised debate on June 27, 2024. Biden's performance in particular was criticized, in which he had a faltering appearance and spoke with a hoarse voice, and failed to recall statistics or coherently express his opinion on several occasions. Trump was declared the winner of the debate by columnists from The Hill , CNN , Politico , The New York Times , USA Today , Business Insider , and Vox . Columnists from MSNBC , The Cook Political Report , The Guardian , and
2350-435: A test to restore the confidence of the country, and that the reaction for many supporters was "not just panic, it's pain". Former Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro called the results of the debate "completely predictable", and that Biden failed to clear a very low bar by seeming unprepared, lost, and not strong enough to resist Trump's attacks or lies. Because of the debate's unusually early schedule, Congress
2444-423: Is all the more valuable. I am keeping my fingers crossed for the USA that a good president emerges from the democratic competition of two strong and equal candidates". [REDACTED] France : In a letter, President Emmanuel Macron praised Biden's "courage, spirit of responsibility and sense of duty that led [him] to this decision". [REDACTED] Germany : Chancellor Olaf Scholz posted
2538-529: Is up to those who are members of the Democratic Party to decide, we are going to continue seeking to maintain a good relationship with the United States government". [REDACTED] New Zealand : Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stated: "President Biden has dedicated his life to public service, and that is something that deserves much respect. I thank the President for his leadership of
2632-620: The Los Angeles Times argued that while Trump did not "win" the debate, Biden "clearly lost". Polls from CNN, YouGov and Ipsos and FiveThirtyEight found that most viewers thought Trump had won the debate, although it did not significantly change support for either candidate, with Biden only losing a small amount of support. Amy Walter , the editor of The Cook Political Report , said that while Biden's poor performance stunned "Democratic elite types", many voters had already "priced this in". According to Crowdtangle, "most of
2726-474: The Los Angeles Times argued that while Trump did not win the debate, Biden "clearly lost". Polling also indicated the majority of the public believed Trump won. Following Biden's performance at the debate, many Democrats were described as being sent "into a panic" and called for him to withdraw from the race, leading to political turmoil within the party that the media referred to as the "Biden crisis". On July 3, twenty Democratic governors met with Biden at
2820-456: The 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries . Phillips argued during his campaign that Biden would be a weak general election candidate due to concerns about his age and low approval ratings. Biden was not on the ballot in the January 23 New Hampshire primary , but he won it in a write-in campaign with 63.8% of the vote and strongly defeated Representative Phillips, who garnered 19.6% of
2914-550: The 2024 Republican National Convention , but ultimately decided against it. Trump complained about Biden's withdrawal in a July 21 Truth Social post and requested that the Republican Party should be reimbursed for the money they spent campaigning against Biden. Trump also compared the Democratic Party's support of replacing Biden to a " coup ". Trump's language of "coup" was widely imitated by other Republican politicians and strategists and in an op-ed by Josh Hammer ,
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3008-443: The 2024 presidential election , with Vice President Kamala Harris again as his running mate. The campaign launched four years to the day after the start of his 2020 presidential campaign . On the day of his announcement, a Gallup poll found that Biden's approval rating was 37%, with most of those surveyed saying the economy was their biggest concern. During his campaign, Biden promoted higher economic growth and recovery following
3102-863: The Affordable Care Act following comments from Donald Trump suggesting Trump would repeal the law. Biden proposed increasing taxes on the wealthy through a "billionaire minimum income tax" to reduce the deficit and fund social services for the poor. Biden's trade policy was described as rejecting traditional neoliberal economic policy and the Washington Consensus that resulted in the offshoring of manufacturing and thus resulted in increased populist backlash. Biden proposed and enacted targeted tariffs against strategic Chinese industries to protect manufacturing jobs and counter China's technological and military ambitions. Biden faced opposition from Representative Dean Phillips during
3196-645: The Associated Press on July 22, 2024, Harris became the presumptive nominee after receiving pledges from more than half of the delegates. On August 6, Harris was officially certified as the Democratic presidential nominee after securing 99% of delegates voting in a virtual roll call vote. After Trump's victory in the 2024 election, Jon Favreau of Pod Save America reported that internal polls by Biden's campaign before his withdrawal found that Trump would win 400 electoral votes against Biden. Also after Trump's win, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett , who
3290-671: The COVID-19 pandemic . He frequently stated his intention to "finish the job" as a political rallying cry. Biden made protecting American democracy a central focus of his campaign, along with restoring the federal right to abortion following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade . He also intended to increase funding for border patrol and security and increase funding for law enforcement coupled with police reform. Biden promised to support, protect and expand LGBT rights , and frequently touted his previous passage of
3384-515: The Commission on Presidential Debates , a non-profit corporation that had sponsored debates for every presidential election since 1988. In the months prior to the debate, Trump sought to raise expectations for the debate, saying Biden was the "worst debater I have ever faced; he can't put two sentences together" and criticized his performance in the latest State of the Union address . However, in
3478-766: The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act , the Chips and Science Act , and the Inflation Reduction Act , a landmark investment to combat climate change. Biden made strengthening U.S. alliances a key goal of his foreign policy and promised to continue supporting Ukraine following the Russian invasion of the country and Israel following their war with Hamas , describing them as "vital" to U.S. national security interests. Biden promised to continue efforts to tackle gun violence and defend
3572-403: The "elites in the party" against his nomination to "run against me. Announce for president. Challenge me at the convention ". He sent a letter to Congressional Democrats before Morning Joe explaining his decision, stating that "The question of how to move forward has been well-aired for over a week now. And it's time for it to end". In an attempt to show voters and Democratic politicians that he
3666-736: The Capitol and has been exemplary in its support for Ukraine in the face of Putin 's Russian aggression. A great gesture from a great president who has always fought for democracy and freedom". [REDACTED] Ukraine : President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude on behalf of Ukraine for Biden's "unwavering support for Ukraine's fight for freedom", and that "[m]any strong decisions have been made in recent years and they will be remembered as bold steps taken by President Biden in response to challenging times. And we respect today's tough but strong decision." [REDACTED] United Kingdom : Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer published
3760-412: The Democratic Party from top to bottom during the debate." Biden spoke about his debate performance on July 2 and claimed that his "foreign travel" beforehand caused it. Several prominent Democrats, including former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton , rallied behind Biden, and resisted calls for him to step down due to one "bad debate." Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman , who had
3854-473: The House Nancy Pelosi is believed to have played a significant role in persuading him that his position had become untenable. On July 21, Biden formally withdrew from the race and endorsed his vice-president Kamala Harris to stand in his place. Leading up to the debate, there were concerns that both Biden and Trump might refuse to participate in any debates at all. Trump chose not to appear at
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3948-676: The Interamerican Scout Office Nicolas Jover (born 1981), French football coach People with the given name [ edit ] Francisco Jover y Casanova (1836–1890), Spanish painter of historical scenes and portraits Gregorio Jover Cortés (1891–1964), Aragonese anarcho-syndicalist Jover Hernández , Cuban handball coach of the Cuban national team Alberto Jover Piamonte (1934–1998), Philippine Roman Catholic archbishop [REDACTED] Name list This page or section lists people that share
4042-505: The Oval Office, he stated that his reason was the "defense of democracy". Addressing the presidential campaigns, he remarked, "America's going to have to choose between moving forward or backward, between hope and hate, between unity and division". Biden's pledged delegates were released by his resignation from the race. A candidate who receives 300 signatures from delegates will appear on the convention ballot. A candidate must receive
4136-579: The Philippines in a delicate and difficult time". [REDACTED] Poland : Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on X: "Mr. President @JoeBiden, many times you have made difficult decisions that have made Poland, America, and the world safer, and democracy and freedom stronger. I know that you were guided by the same principles when announcing your latest decision. Perhaps the most difficult one in your life". [REDACTED] Russia : Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia
4230-711: The Trump campaign's main attack line that Biden was too old and frail to serve a second term as president. During the days and weeks following the debate, Biden and his campaign sought to reassure the Democratic Party and the general public that his performance was not representative of age-related decline. He gave several interviews and a press conference , which members of the press had previously criticized him for avoiding. However, these efforts did not succeed in persuading both senior and rank-and-file members of his party to support him. In particular, former Speaker of
4324-478: The Trump presidency, but chose to implement negative reform. After a question regarding the national debt, Biden trailed off and appeared to lose his train of thought, saying: "Making sure that we're able to make every single solitary person eligible for what I've been able to deal with ... the COVID ... Excuse me, with dealing with everything we have to do with ... look ... if we finally beat Medicare ." While Trump
4418-497: The United States and his commitment to New Zealand. And I look forward to working with him for the remainder of his presidency". [REDACTED] Norway : Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre told Reuters : "I respect President Joe Biden's decision not to run for re-election. He justifies the decision by saying that he wants to put the country before himself. That reasoning commands respect... Joe Biden has been one of America's most prominent politicians over several decades, and
4512-708: The White House and virtually to discuss the debate's effect on his campaign. Following the meeting, Governors Wes Moore of Maryland, Kathy Hochul of New York, and Tim Walz of Minnesota spoke to the press outside of the White House, with Walz specifically admitting that "Thursday night was a bad performance" and a "bad hit". On July 17, ABC News reported that House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer had met with Biden on July 12 and 13, respectively, and had expressed concerns to Biden about Democratic losses in Congress. Biden reportedly told Schumer that he needed another week to make
4606-556: The aftermath of the debate, the Biden campaign was flooded with requests for comment. The Trump campaign received only a few media requests the next morning, as reporters continued focusing on Biden. "No one was more shocked at Biden's performance than Donald Trump", an advisor told the Washington Post . Trump reportedly told aides that he could not even look at Biden. There was also heavy criticism of Biden's performance by some Democrats, with one Democratic strategist dubbing it
4700-451: The best political decision and that, "Needless to say, the Japan–U.S. alliance is the pillar of Japan's diplomacy and security, so we'll closely watch the future developments". [REDACTED] Mexico : President Andrés Manuel López Obrador described Biden as a "good leader" with "very good results". He added: "Politically, he makes the decision not to participate in reelection, that
4794-436: The candidates, which were also analyzed. The Associated Press also analyzed a number of false claims. Broadcast networks Cable news networks CNN reported that 47.9 million people watched the first debate, down from 73 million viewers during the first 2020 presidential debate. Nielsen Media Research later reported the number of viewers at 51.3 million; this does not include individuals who watched
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#17327908436154888-415: The country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term". Nearly 30 minutes after, a post from the same account endorsed Harris, the vice president since 2021, as his replacement in the presidential race. On July 24, 2024, in his first appearance since withdrawing from the presidential race, President Biden explained his decision. Speaking from
4982-536: The criticism and continue on to the nomination. It attempted to reduce the tenacity of comments seeking Biden's withdrawal until he could be formally nominated in a virtual roll call vote prior to the Democratic National Convention , which was described as in effect " running out the clock ". In response to criticisms following the debate, Biden announced several progressive policies, including Supreme Court reform to impose term limits and
5076-460: The days before the debate, Trump backtracked, saying "I'm not underestimating him... I assume he's going to be somebody that will be a worthy debater." Although Trump claimed to have no objection to the independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. participating in the debate, the Trump campaign was later reported to have received "assurances" that Kennedy would not be invited. The Biden campaign opposed Kennedy's inclusion. On May 29, Kennedy filed
5170-518: The debate through social media, streaming services, or listened through radio. Biden's performance was widely called disastrous by political observers. Many columnists, including from The Hill , CNN , Politico , The New York Times , USA Today , Business Insider , and Vox , considered Trump the winner of the debate, although most noted his performance appeared acceptable only when contrasted with Biden's. Columnists from MSNBC , The Cook Political Report , The Guardian , and
5264-405: The debate with a campaign event from Los Angeles dubbed "The Real Debate", moderated by John Stossel , in which he provided his own responses to the questions that were posed to Biden and Trump during the actual debate. The event was live streamed on Rumble and X ; on X, Kennedy's stream began with roughly 618,000 viewers, and peaked at over five million. "I know I'm not a young man, to state
5358-461: The debate with inflation figures. Biden attributed the state of the economy to Trump's presidency. Trump rebutted by claiming he built the "greatest economy in the history of our country" before the COVID-19 pandemic . Trump claimed that Biden supported the job growth of illegal immigrants, defending his ten percent tariff, and criticized the 2020–2021 U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan . He argued that Biden began his term with successes from
5452-450: The decision on the morning of July 21. Prior to Biden's withdrawal, the word Joever , a portmanteau of Joe and over , was used by critics and media to describe the state of Biden's campaign. Though the word was first coined in a meme on 4chan 's /pol/ imageboard in 2020, the word's usage in social media posts and major media stories increased significantly following the debate. The Biden campaign initially attempted to push past
5546-565: The distance with his mouth open as Trump was speaking. Media sources also described him as frequently losing his train of thought and giving meandering answers, with many citing his "We finally beat Medicare " response to a question on the national debt as emblematic of this. The moderators asked 20 questions, excluding the closing. Four questions centered on the economy, four on democracy, three on foreign policy, two on immigration, two on abortion, and one each for climate change, age, opioids, race, and tax reform. Moderator Jake Tapper began
5640-471: The incumbent president of the United States , announced his withdrawal from the 2024 United States presidential election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. Harris subsequently received the Democratic nomination but eventually lost the election to Donald Trump . Biden, a Democrat , had announced that he would run for re-election in the 2024 presidential election on April 25, 2023, with Harris again as his running mate. Biden had
5734-547: The lack of press access "diminishes a core principle of presidential coverage". The debate ran for 90 minutes, with no audience members present. Trump's and Biden's microphones were only turned on when it was their turn to speak (in response to the events of the September 29, 2020, presidential debate ). Debate rules written by CNN allocated two minutes for answering the question posed by the moderators, Dana Bash and Jake Tapper , and one minute for rebuttals and responses to
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#17327908436155828-502: The moderators would assist him. The first debate was streamed or broadcast by most major U.S. news organizations. In contrast to previous debates, CNN did not allow reporters into the studio while the debate was occurring, instead requiring them to watch footage from McCamish Pavilion . The decision was criticized by the White House Correspondents' Association , with its president Kelly O'Donnell stating that
5922-458: The night of June 20 and remained there nearly until the debate. According to political advisor Marc Lotter , Trump "views his rallies as debate prep" and engaged with limited debate preparation. The Trump campaign did not appoint a Biden stand-in for Trump to debate. At a rally in Racine, Wisconsin , Trump suggested Biden would be a formidable opponent, alleging Biden would be on cocaine and that
6016-488: The nominee. However, there were almost immediate calls from Democratic party strategists, commentators and donors for Biden to step aside. The editorial boards of several newspapers, including The New York Times and The Economist , also published editorials urging him to do so. On July 2, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett of Texas became the first Democrat in Congress to publicly call for Biden to step aside as
6110-420: The nominee. Others, such as Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez , stated they believed that Biden could not win the election, but believed it was too late to replace him as nominee. In the days following the debate, Democrats serving in Congress or as governors mostly refrained from explicitly calling for Biden to withdraw, fearing to harm Biden's chances of winning the election if he ended up remaining
6204-433: The obvious. I don't walk as easily as I used to. I don't talk as smoothly as I used to. I don't debate as well as I used to, but I know what I do know: I know how to tell the truth. I know right from wrong. And I know how to do this job, I know how to get things done. And I know what millions of Americans know: When you get knocked down, you get back up." —Joe Biden, responding to criticism of his debate performance during
6298-610: The party's nominee. On July 7, four more House Democrats called for Biden to exit the race during a private call: Adam Smith , Jerry Nadler , Mark Takano , and Joe Morelle . Biden stated in an ABC News interview with George Stephanopoulos on July 5 that he would not end his candidacy unless "the Lord Almighty came down and said, 'Joe, get out of the race,'" adding "The Lord Almighty’s not coming down." The president again refused to drop out on July 8. That day Biden appeared on Morning Joe on MSNBC by telephone, advising
6392-529: The people and government of Ireland. I ... would like to thank you Mr President for your global leadership and your friendship as you make your announcement that you will not stand in the 2024 US Presidential election... Joe Biden, in all the offices he has held, has always been an unwavering voice and passionate worker for peace on the island of Ireland and our country owes him a great debt for this". Tánaiste Micheál Martin said he heard of Biden's decision "with both sadness and admiration... This has no doubt been
6486-503: The presidential race. The uncommitted vote was the largest opposition to the Joe Biden 2024 presidential campaign and received higher vote totals than many contenders in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries , including Amy Klobuchar , Cory Booker , Beto O'Rourke , and Biden's vice president Kamala Harris . Uncommitted votes also achieved a higher percentage of the vote than the 2020 campaign of Pete Buttigieg , with only
6580-417: The primaries . Historically, most sitting U.S. presidents who completed one full term chose to run for a second. The following presidents were eligible for reelection after completing at least one full term in office, but chose not to run: Passed by Congress in 1947 and ratified by the states in 1951, the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution imposes a limit of two full terms on presidents. Prior to
6674-436: The race from fellow Democrats and from the editorial boards of major news outlets. By July 19, 2024, more than 30 senior Democrats had called for him to withdraw. Biden repeatedly insisted for weeks after the debate that he would remain a candidate, despite numerous calls for him to withdraw. However, on July 21, 2024, he withdrew his candidacy via a signed letter posted on his personal Twitter account, writing that this
6768-489: The rebuttals. The primary issues of the debate were immigration, the economy and inflation, abortion , foreign policy and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza , legal issues of the participants, Social Security , the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol , and the participants' ages. Biden's stiff gait and body language throughout the debate was noted by observers, as were his hoarse, weak voice and his tendency to stare into
6862-502: The same given name or the same family name . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change that link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jover&oldid=1251621729 " Categories : Given names Surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description is different from Wikidata All set index articles Joever On July 21, 2024, Joe Biden ,
6956-532: The same and endorsed Harris. Following the announcement of Biden's withdrawal, Trump released a statement on Truth Social , his social media platform, arguing that his former opponent "was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve", calling him "the worst president, by far, in the history of our nation". Trump's re-election campaign had prepared opposition research dossiers on Kamala Harris and Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro . The campaign intended to release messaging critical of Harris at
7050-423: The support of almost all major donors in Democratic Party politics and went on to win an overwhelming majority of delegates in the 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries . He was already considered the presumptive nominee before the primaries were over. However, public concerns about Biden's age and health had emerged during his presidency, particularly about his fitness for the office and ability to carry out
7144-723: The term limit, many (though not all) presidents followed an informal two-term tradition after a precedent set by George Washington , who chose not to run for re-election after serving two terms. During the 2020 presidential election , Biden pitched himself as a 'bridge' candidate to a new generation of leadership. However, he denied Politico 's claims that he was considering a one-term pledge. As Biden's campaign faltered in 2024, Axios quoted scholar Anthony Fowler as having said, "You could argue [back in 2020] he's trying to kind of have it both ways. He's trying to kind of tell people, 'Don't worry, I'm only running for one term,' without ever actually explicitly promising that". Biden
7238-420: The top 10 most-liked posts on Instagram about the debate were either pretty neutral or emphasized how bad it was for both campaigns....And on TikTok , there was also a universal vibe that both candidates, not just Biden, were less than ideal for the moment." Nevertheless, a poll by Morning Consult released on June 28 indicated that 60% of voters were in favor of replacing Biden as the Democratic nominee. In
7332-479: The toughest of calls, but one done, as ever, with dignity & class. I know that the people of Ireland will wish President Biden the very best". [REDACTED] Israel : President Isaac Herzog thanked Biden "for his friendship and steadfast support for the Israeli people over his decades long career", in a statement on social media, continuing: "As the first US President to visit Israel in wartime, as
7426-633: The vote. He had wanted South Carolina to be the first primary, and won that state on February 3 with 96.2% of the vote. Biden received 89.3% of the vote in Nevada . The Israel–Hamas war protest vote movements began as movements targeting Biden's policy towards the Israel–Hamas war. After an "uncommitted" vote in the US state of Michigan, activists sought to replicate the protest in other US states. A parallel Abandon Biden movement grew urging Biden to drop out of
7520-598: The way to isolation at his residence in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware , fueled further speculation over his health. The New York Times reported that Biden was "more receptive" to withdrawing his nomination. In phone conversations, former House speaker Nancy Pelosi told Biden she was pessimistic about his candidacy. On July 18, Axios reported that Democrats believed Biden would exit the election, citing pressure from Jeffries and Schumer, internal polling, and criticism. The New York Times reported that day that Biden
7614-606: The word "Palestinian" as a slur to attack Biden, calling him a "very bad Palestinian." NBC News found that Trump made 106 attacks during the debate, while Biden made 72. The moderators did not fact check the candidates. News organizations published articles after the debate documenting the truthfulness of the candidates' claims, finding that Trump made more exaggerated and false statements, while Biden had incorrectly cited information. The New York Times called Trump's statements "often fact-free and absurdly hyperbolic." However, some fact-checkers also noted that Trump's dishonesty
7708-412: Was "in the best interest of my party and the country", while stating that he would continue serving as president until the conclusion of his term. Biden was the first incumbent president since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 to withdraw from a reelection race, the first since the 19th century to withdraw after serving only one term, and the only major party presumptive nominee to withdraw after already winning
7802-528: Was 78 years old at his inauguration , making him the oldest individual to assume the presidency . Biden was also older when he assumed the office than Ronald Reagan , the previous oldest, had been when leaving it. Health concerns surrounding Biden emerged during his presidency, primarily about his age and ability to carry out a second term. In a report in the Journal on Active Aging , doctors noted he had an "exceptional health profile" relative to his age, and
7896-533: Was a trending topic on microblogging website Weibo , where users noted Biden's age. Trump's tie was compared to the red scarves worn by young communist revolutionaries; Trump has been referred to as a "nation-builder" (建国) in China for ostensibly allowing China to ascend in global affairs. Israeli newspaper Haaretz and British tabloid The Sun criticized Biden's performance, and statements made by German politician Norbert Röttgen and former British ambassador to
7990-457: Was capable of facing Donald Trump in the 2024 election, he held a solo press conference on July 11, 2024, following the NATO 2024 Washington summit . Biden suspended his re-election campaign on July 21, 2024, and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris . Chinese journalist and former Global Times editor Hu Xijin said the debate was "very entertaining for many Chinese people". The debate
8084-427: Was considering that he may have to withdraw. CNN reported that on July 20, Biden met with advisors Steve Ricchetti and Mike Donilon , during which they concluded that worsening poll numbers and a loss of party support had left the campaign without a plausible strategy to recover. That evening, Biden began planning a possible exit from the race with Ricchetti, Donilon, and other close aides, and he fully committed to
8178-399: Was held on Thursday, June 27, 2024 on CNN. It was the first presidential debate of that year's United States presidential election . Joe Biden's poor performance led directly to his decision to withdraw from the presidential race one month later. Throughout the debate, Biden spoke incoherently and repeatedly appeared to lose his train of thought . His poor performance was seen to confirm
8272-486: Was included in any qualifying polls. Kennedy also did not meet the ballot requirement, having been confirmed in only five states at the time of the debate. The Biden campaign hired Ron Klain , Biden's former chief of staff, to assist him in debating Trump; Klain helped Biden during the 2020 presidential debates . White House deputy chief of staff Bruce Reed collected material on policy contrasts with Trump. Biden engaged in preparations at Camp David , arriving there on
8366-417: Was likely to be overshadowed by Biden's poor performance. Numerous news outlets also mentioned lies and falsehoods, and fact-checked the candidates. Glenn Kessler , fact-checker for The Washington Post , summarized "35 of the most noteworthy claims that initially caught our interest", claims which he analyzed in depth. FactCheck.org summarized its coverage of the many false and inaccurate claims made by
8460-408: Was more focused on its goals in the ongoing invasion of Ukraine than the results of the election. [REDACTED] Spain : Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on X stated: "All my admiration and recognition for the brave and dignified decision of the president @JoeBiden. Thanks to its determination and leadership, the US overcame the economic crisis after the pandemic and the serious assault on
8554-413: Was right for America". Many Democrats praised Biden's decision as "selfless", such as South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn , Obama advisor David Axelrod , and Ohio Congressman Greg Landsman , with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer writing that Biden "once again put his country, his party, and our future first" over himself. Former Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton did
8648-542: Was still in session. Reporters swarmed Democratic members, asking them to comment on Biden's performance. About half avoided commenting. Tom Suozzi of New York even boarded an elevator going in the wrong direction in order to avoid being questioned, and another representative allegedly faked a phone call. Others acknowledged that Biden performed poorly but still endorsed him. A small number of congressional representatives, notably Jared Huffman and Greg Landsman , publicly said they were unsure whether Biden should continue to be
8742-507: Was talking, Biden often stared unblinking into the distance with his mouth agape. On illegal border crossings, Biden said, "I'm going to continue to move until we get to total ban — on the total initiative relative to what we're going to do with more border patrol and more asylum officers." Trump responded, "I really don't know what he said at the end of that sentence. I don't think he knows what he said either." At one point, Trump and Biden briefly had an argument over golfing abilities during
8836-622: Was the first sitting Democrat in Congress to openly call for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 United States presidential election after the first presidential debate, stated that “I only regret I didn’t do it earlier ... I believe that the only person in our caucus who doesn’t share some responsibility for the outcome is Dean Phillips , who came out early.” Former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama praised Biden's work as president, with Obama writing that "Joe Biden has been one of America's most consequential presidents" and that Biden "wouldn't make this decision unless he believed it
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