Biden backs Harris as Democratic nominee after suspending his own campaign.

President Biden announced on Sunday that he will not seek reelection and has endorsed Vice President Harris to become the Democratic Party’s nominee. This decision gives Harris a significant boost as Democrats determine what comes next in the wake of Biden’s seismic decision.

Biden took to the social platform X to share his decision, stating that he will focus on his duties as President for the remainder of his term and fully support and endorse Harris to be the nominee of their party this year. This move gives Harris a clear edge to replace Biden atop the ticket in November.

Harris expressed her honor to receive the endorsement from Biden and stated her intention to “earn and win” the Democratic presidential nomination. Following Biden’s announcement, a flood of Democratic lawmakers voiced their support for Harris to replace him at the top of the ticket, while some prominent Democrats did not immediately back Harris as their party’s nominee.