Joe Biden’s family immediately showed their support after he made the shock announcement that he was dropping out of his re-election bid.
Jill Biden sent her love, retweeting her letter with two red hearts.
Naomi Biden, the Bidens’ eldest granddaughter, wrote a lengthy post on X, where she said she was “proud” of her “dad,” which is what the grandchildren call President Biden.
President Biden offered his support to his running mate, Kamala Harris, after her departure. His decision throws the presidential race into chaos but gives Democrats time to put their house in order before their August convention.
Biden, 81, who is suffering from COVID-19, is at his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, with his wife Jill. They have taken refuge there with their closest advisers and have been reflecting on their political future.
He had been under enormous pressure from people in his party to resign after his terrible performance in the debate against Donald Trump.
His family, who influenced his decision, was at his side.
“Today I am so proud of my dad, our President, Joe Biden, who has served our country with all his being and with unmatched distinction. Not only has he been, and will continue to be, the most effective president of our lifetime, but he has probably already established himself as the most effective and influential public servant in our nation’s history,” Naomi Biden wrote on X.
“He has been at the center of, and has had a material impact on, literally every major issue our country and the world have faced for 50 years. Our world is better today in so many ways because of him. To the Americans who have always stood by him, keep the faith. He will always stand by us.”