President Biden will be giving a speech tonight from the Oval Office, marking his first public address since announcing he will not seek re-election and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. The speech is scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern Time and will be streamed by The New York Times, USA Today, and C-SPAN, along with real-time commentary from reporters.
In a rare move, President Biden is the first sitting president since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 to not seek a second term in office. This decision has reshaped the Democratic Party’s political landscape and brought renewed focus on Vice President Harris as the party’s leader moving forward.
Most major cable news outlets, including ABC, are expected to broadcast President Biden’s address live, providing viewers with multiple options to watch the speech. After recovering from the coronavirus at his Delaware home, President Biden has been relatively out of the public eye, making this address a significant moment for his supporters and the nation as a whole.
Following his announcement to step down from the race, President Biden reassured supporters of his commitment to helping Vice President Harris in her campaign. This dedication was evident as he participated in a meeting led by Vice President Harris at their joint campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, where he expressed his full support for her candidacy.
As the country awaits President Biden’s address tonight, it will be interesting to see the message he delivers and the impact it will have on the upcoming election. With Vice President Harris now leading the Democratic ticket, all eyes will be on how President Biden’s endorsement will shape the future of the party and the political landscape in the United States.