Former President Donald Trump wasted no time in reacting to President Joe Biden's surprise announcement that he would not seek re-election in 2024. Trump, who has already declared his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination, called Biden the "worst president" in U.S. history.
"Biden was never fit to serve as president, and his withdrawal from the race is a testament to his incompetence," Trump said in a statement. "He was pressured out of the race because he knew he couldn't win."
Trump also took aim at Biden's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the Democratic nominee. "Kamala Harris is no better than Biden, and possibly even less competent," Trump said. "She will continue Biden's failed policies, and the country will suffer as a result."
Trump's campaign advisers said that they would tie Harris to Biden's record, particularly on immigration and inflation, in their campaign strategy. "We will make sure that the American people know that Harris is just a continuation of Biden's failed presidency," one adviser said.
In addition to his statement, Trump also announced that he would be canceling his plans to participate in a presidential debate on ABC, citing bias. "I will not participate in a debate on a network that is so clearly biased against me," Trump said. "Instead, I will debate on Fox News, where I know I will get a fair shake."
Trump's reaction to Biden's withdrawal was not surprising, given the two men's history. Trump has repeatedly attacked Biden's presidency, calling him "weak" and "ineffective." Biden, on the other hand, has called Trump "a threat to democracy" and has criticized his handling of the economy and foreign policy.
Despite their differences, both men have one thing in common: they are both seeking to shape the narrative of the 2024 presidential election. Trump wants to make the election a referendum on Biden's presidency, while Biden wants to make it a choice between his own policies and those of Trump.
In the end, the 2024 presidential election will be a defining moment for both men. Will Trump's strategy of tying Harris to Biden's record pay off, or will Biden's endorsement of Harris give her the boost she needs to win? Only time will tell.
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