Official announcement from the Democratic Party

Sen. Joe Manchin, Fourth Senator, Urges Biden to Withdraw from 2024 Race

Jul 21, 2024, 01:42 PM

Senator Joe Manchin has publicly called on President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. In interviews on ABC and CNN on July 21, 2024, Manchin expressed that it is time for Biden to 'pass the torch to a new generation.' Manchin, who has recently become an independent after leaving the Democratic Party, emphasized the need for an open process to select a new Democratic nominee rather than an automatic nomination for Vice President Kamala Harris. He conveyed his decision with a 'heavy heart,' highlighting his long-standing friendship with Biden. Manchin's call adds to a growing number of voices urging Biden to step aside and allow a new leader to emerge for the Democratic Party. Manchin became the fourth senator to make this call.