Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has thanked Joe Biden for his leadership and continued service after the US president withdrew his bid for re-election.
The 81-year-old Democrat posted on X that he would remain in his role as president and commander-in-chief until his term ends in January 2025.
He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as her party’s nominee in the upcoming November election.
Early Monday, Albanese posted a message on X thanking Biden and sharing the president’s tweet.
“Thank you for your leadership and continued service, President Biden,” Albanese wrote.
‘The Australia-US alliance has never been stronger with our shared commitment to democratic values, international security, economic prosperity and climate action for this and future generations.’
Mr Biden wrote that it had been the greatest honour of his life to serve as President of the United States.
“And while it has been my intention to seek re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country that I step down and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term.”
Biden’s announcement comes after public and private pressure from Democratic lawmakers and party officials to drop out of the race following his poor performance in a June 27 televised debate against his 78-year-old Republican rival, Donald Trump.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has thanked Joe Biden for his leadership and continued service after the US president withdrew his bid for re-election.
