Celebrities Including Cher, John Legend, and Cardi B React to Joe Biden Dropping Out of US Presidential Race according to US News
When President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, it sparked reactions from Hollywood celebrities like Cher, Cardi B, Barbra Streisand, Robert De Niro, and John Legend.
Grammy-winning singer John Legend expressed his appreciation for Biden’s service and endorsed Kamala Harris as his replacement in a post on Instagram.
Cher, known for her bold statements, emphasized the importance of democracy in the US in a post on X, urging for a change in leadership.
Barbra Streisand, a Democratic supporter, commended Biden for his commitment to upholding democracy in a post on X.
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Rapper Cardi B expressed her excitement about Kamala Harris potentially becoming the 2024 Democratic candidate in a video posted earlier.
In the video, she criticized the Democratic party for allowing Biden to run again and endorsed Harris instead.
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Actor Mark Hamill, who had affectionately nicknamed Joe Biden “Joe-bi-Wan-Kenobi”, praised the president for his integrity and urged Americans to continue his legacy by supporting the Democratic nominee.
Hocus Pocus star Bette Midler called Biden a “true American patriot” and criticized Trump’s response to Biden’s announcement in a post on X.
She referred to Trump as a “schmuck” for his derogatory remarks about Biden.
Robert De Niro argues with a Donald Trump supporter after supporting Joe Biden outside Trump’s criminal trial in New York. File pic: AP
Robert De Niro, a supporter of Biden’s campaign, praised the president for his decision to step aside and allow another Democrat the chance to defeat Trump in a statement to The Hill.
“Joe Biden is stepping aside to clear the path for another Democrat to become president because there is nothing more important for our country than defeating Donald Trump,” he said.
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Actress Jamie Lee Curtis expressed her full support for Kamala Harris as a champion for women’s rights and people of color.
Actor George Takei praised Joe Biden as a decent and honorable man and urged unity behind Kamala Harris to defeat Trump in November.
