Celebrities react to Biden dropping out, including Barbra Streisand and Cardi B
President Joe Biden stunned the entertainment world on Sunday with the announcement that he will be dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. This news sparked a flurry of reactions from celebrities and personalities across Hollywood and beyond.
Renowned Democratic donors Barbra Streisand and Robert De Niro were among those who commended Biden for his decision, hailing it as a patriotic move.
De Niro, who had previously shown support for Biden by appearing as a surrogate during Donald Trump’s hush money trial, described the president’s decision as “an act of shrewd politics and selfless patriotism.”
“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 at the ballot box,” De Niro said in a statement to Deadline. “With respect, admiration, and affection, thank you Mr. President!”
Similarly, Streisand took to social media to express her support for Biden, stating, “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.”
On the other hand, some celebrities who had voiced concerns about Biden as a candidate responded with a mix of respect and relief to his decision.
Comedian Jon Stewart, in a succinct post on social media, called the president a “legend.” Despite his past reservations about Biden’s candidacy, Stewart refrained from explicitly advocating for his withdrawal from the race.
Rapper Cardi B, who had previously expressed ambivalence towards both Biden and Trump, appeared enthusiastic about the prospect of Vice President Kamala Harris potentially leading the Democratic ticket.
Additional stars, such as Lizzo, chose to reflect on the tumultuous times that people in the United States are currently experiencing.
President Biden formally announced the suspension of his 2024 reelection campaign on Sunday, citing his belief that stepping down would be in the best interests of his party and the country.
While Biden’s successor will not be officially determined until the Democratic National Convention in August, many individuals across the political spectrum are already regarding Harris as his likely heir.
Following his withdrawal from the race, Biden issued another statement expressing his full support and endorsement for Kamala Harris to be the party’s nominee this year.
Amidst these developments, various celebrities took to social media to share their reactions and thoughts on Biden’s decision:
“Hadn’t seen TV/talked to anyone, so didn’t know it had happened. I believe it’s the only chance for the U.S. to remain a democracy. The Dem party must ‘really,’ ‘really’ think outside the box. ‘Winning is all’, don’t win can’t change anything & the times they must be a changin” – Cher
“Let’s make history!!!! Finally!!!” – Kathy Griffin
“.@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…” – Mark Hamill
“Okay everybody, now we have our marching orders and time to hit the trail running. No to Trump/Vance. No to the right-wing Christian religious takeover of our nation. Nothing wrong with Christianity; just shouldn’t be running a nation birthed from freedom of religion…” – Mark Ruffalo
With the stage set for a new chapter in American politics, the focus now shifts to the upcoming Democratic National Convention and the nomination of Kamala Harris as the party’s potential standard-bearer in the 2024 presidential race. As the country navigates through these unprecedented times, the impact of President Biden’s decision continues to reverberate across the entertainment industry and beyond.
