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Hollywood reacts to Joe Biden exiting the presidential race
View Date:2024-12-23 23:18:27
Hollywood was quick to react to the news that President Joe Biden was ending his bid for reelection and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Barbra Streisand, a Democratic supporter, wrote Sunday on X that “we should be grateful for his upholding of our democracy.” While many paid tribute to Biden’s presidency, others wondered about the future.
Cher wrote on X that she was “tortured” because she doesn’t believe the Democrats could win without Biden. She said it was time to think “way outside the box” and proposed a split ticket.
What to know:
- Biden drops out: The president ended his reelection bid and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris after a disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. Read Biden’s letter announcing his withdrawal.
- What happens next: How Biden passing the baton to Harris might work.
- Praise, calls for resignation: Democrats hailed Biden’s decision as selfless while Republicans urged him to resign.
- Inside Biden’s legacy: Historians and political advisers say history will be kinder to Biden than voters have been.
- Broken barriers: Harris could become the first Black woman, person of south Asian descent to head major party’s presidential ticket.
In recent weeks, several high-profile Hollywood names had begun calling for Biden to exit the race. Just weeks after headlining a record-breaking fundraiser for the president’s reelection campaign, George Clooney wrote a New York Times opinion piece calling for Biden to end his bid.
Clooney argued that the party should pick a new nominee, saying the process would be “messy” but “wake up” voters in the party’s favor.
Others who attended or participated in the starry fundraiser in Los Angeles included Julia Roberts, Streisand, Jimmy Kimmel, former President Barack Obama, Jack Black, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kathryn Hahn and Jason Bateman.
Ralph, on Sunday, posted a photo of herself and Harris writing “President Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris!”
Here are some notable celebrity reactions:
Barbra Streisand
“Joe Biden will go down in history as a man who accomplished significant achievements in his 4 year term. We should be grateful for his upholding of our democracy.” — via a post on X.
Cher
“In my heart im tortured, Because I Don’t believe the Democrats Can win the Presidency With”Pres Biden” “Joe” whom I’ve Loved since we met in 2008. I Campaigned for him I believe ITS TIME 2 PASS THE BATON. TIME 4 DEMS 2 THINK “ WAY” OUTSIDE THE BOX. MAYBE EVEN A SPLIT TICKET.” — via posts on X.
Mark Hamill
“@JoeBiden has a record of accomplishments unmatched by any president in our lifetime. He restored honesty, dignity & integrity to the office after 4 years of lies, crime, scandal & chaos. Thank you for your service, Mr. President. It’s now our duty as patriotic Americans to elect the Democrat who will honor & further your legacy.” — via a post on X. The “Star Wars” star visited Biden in the Oval Office in May, jokingly calling him “Joe-bi-Wan-Kenobi.”
George Takei
“I want to honor our President @JoeBiden. He has served our nation admirably for decades, he is a decent honorable man, a hugely successful president, and a patriot. Now let us unite behind @KamalaHarris and defeat Donald Trump in November!” — via a post on X.
Russell Brand
“Joe Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination after ending re-election bid. We’re in a wild world, mate.” — via a post on X. Brand recently said voters should pick Trump over Biden.
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