Biden says time to "pass the torch’" in 1st remarks after ending presidential re-election bid

U.S. President Joe Biden addressed the nation in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, for the first time since he announced that he was ending his re-election bid.
His decision came after fellow Democrats lost faith in his mental acuity and ability to beat Republican rival Donald Trump, following a televised presidential debate last month that raised alarm within the party.
"My vision for America's future all merited a second term. But nothing, nothing, can come in the way of saving our democracy. That includes personal ambition. So I've decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation. It's the best way to unite our nation," Biden said.
"I revere this office, I love my country more," he added.
Shortly after his Sunday announcement, Biden endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for the November presidential election. In a post on social media platform X, the 81-year-old president said that he will remain in his role as president and commander-in-chief until his term ends in January 2025.
Meanwhile, Trump, 78, secured the Republican nomination at the party's July convention in Milwaukee, just days after surviving an assassination attempt at a campaign rally.
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[@Mr.Uzai_Dingbat]

Joe got impeached by his own party 🤣

[@jaydenjohner6901]

The alarm going off during the first few seconds 😂😂⏰

[@corchley]

"The best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation". In other words, "Because I fell on my face in my debate with Trump, donors are withholding "donations". I need to move aside to raise more money."

[@jaydenjohner6901]

Forced out of office by his own party, and then that party puts forward a candidate of their choosing without any say from their voters. Yea, I'd say democracy is at stake

[@beckybrown5358]

I like how he says there’s no place for hate and racism. Just however, many yards from where he’s sitting our monuments spray-painted by him supporters who were allowed to do that without any interruption or any consequences. They march through the street destroy property and take over universities as if they own them, making other students cower With their intimidation and racism against Jewish students. This is the man who did nothing absolutely nothing about it.

[@BattleBladeWarrior]

But somehow had the "Best" presidency ever. You wouldn't be forced out of running again, if you were successful.

[@angeline12345]

Nope 👎🏼 Two reasons there, one most of them 100% behind him the others were concerned of his decision HONOURABLE PRESIDENT HONOURABLE MAN. HERO. KAMALA HARRIS IS READY TO DO THIS BIDEN DESERVES HIS GRANDCHILDREN ❤

[@angeline12345]

Nope 👎🏼 Two reasons there, one most of them 100% behind him the others were concerned of his decision HONOURABLE PRESIDENT HONOURABLE MAN. HERO. KAMALA HARRIS IS READY TO DO THIS BIDEN DESERVES HIS GRANDCHILDREN ❤

[@angeline12345]

Who should step down is Donald Trump who should be disqualified is Donald Trump?

[@ThirdDimensia]

Go donald trump! From canada

[@mrtesticlease4638]

"we're not at war anywhere in the world"

[@trobertw]

... then immediately implies war with Russia

[@jg9851]

He is lost

[@ninomontenegro6794]

Lie!!!!

[@chanelled767]

We can all look it up, there are over eight current conflicts going on. We can also look up the civilian casualties. It is disgusting, leadership has really gone downhill globally.. That's the other global pandemic, bad leadership.

[@SentientSandwich]

The Democrat party is a bunch of crooks who can't even put a decent candidate up. Trump is gonna have no competition as long as they don't keep trying to take him out

[@Fezdani]

Vote against the mindset in which making nasty insulting comments is okay. Where tearing someone down is all they can do. Vote for people who can build others up, show kindness and believe that America deserves unity.

[@stelladavis7832]

Boring

[@N3Rd32]

Trump 2024

[@phantomlegion4522]

Thats why I am voting Trump not GinBiddyHarris the DEI hire

[@leviccas_9294]

The presidency has got to do with concrete policies. Kindness has got nothing to do with it.

[@rider9187]

Sadly no candidate fits your description.

[@michaelshannon2010]

DEAR REMARKABLE POWER DIAMOND, OUTSTANDING POWER DIAMOND, AND EXTRAORDINARY POWER DIAMOND ELECTRIC CRYSTALIZED SUPERSTAR US PRESIDENT JOSEPH BIDEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happiness, Prosperity, Longevity! Michael wishes everyone a trillionaire life, forever filling you with peace and happiness! Michael De Shannon

[@JakeFortel]

"I will not lie." Proceeds to tell a dozen lies.

[@pjmmaloney4458]

His body & his mind gave out on him. It’s hard to watch and harder still to see people mocking him like he did something wrong.

[@НиколаЈовановић-ц1л]

He did steal the election in 2020.

[@robweeks1453]

That's what Trump and MAGA movement brought to the world. Ugly politics. If you don't like someone mock them. If you don't like the truth just deny it.

[@dmet5810]

Nope! He brought it on himself

[@charlenefrench5404]

It's the people and media that let this continue and actively covered it up. Denying it and claiming "deep fakes".

[@SkinneyBoi]

I wonder how many takes this took

[@mcbain6969]

where's his wedding ring?

[@AULIGAofBLEED]

Good observation!

[@belindabelinda7463]

Swelling, a symptom of covid

[@korypurcell810]

God damn that’s a snipe

[@AULIGAofBLEED]

@@korypurcell810 we'll know soon enough give it a month

[@sue.F]

Cut out the middleman: make the teleprompter President.

[@lakeman8286]

Great comment This could go on for months now it’s funny but it’s not if something serious happens in the world he may not be able to address it with a teleprompter

[@00dfm00]

Cutting out the teleprompter would made that old af MAGA nominee even more lost than he is!

[@douglasconnors5335]

A total class act, a gentleman, true patriot, even truer servant of the public, and a statesman. The level of hate and nastiness on this page is directly proportional to just how wonderful he is. The reason the haters hate him so much, so virulently, is because he did such a damn good job and they just can't cope. Thank you, President Biden.

[@charlenefrench5404]

😂😂😂

[@BattleBladeWarrior]

6:33 "We finally beat big pharma, after all these years" followed by "to lower the cost of prescription drugs for seniors, and I'm gonna keep fighting to make sure we lower the cost for everyone, not just seniors" Um. . . the only way to "Beat" big pharma, is to make sure your citizens are healthy, so they don't need to rely on drugs at all. Saying you lowered the costs so everyone can afford drugs, is still just furthering the purchase of drugs, which means they still profit. Also 8:36 "I'd like to thank our great vice president, Kamilla Harris, she experienced, she's tough, she's capable" Um. . .capable of what exactly? Last I head she was put in charge of the Border, and its still wide open. And before that she was a prosecutor who withheld evidence. And in all fairness, at 9:30 that honestly seemed very heartfelt. I just hope people realize that if they want to "preserve democracy" and stand up for america and all these things, then they need to understand the only way to do that, is by voting Trump, because he has vowed to take down a lot of the institutions that are actively working against the american people.

[@FR33_PALESTIN33]

Things are about to get real ugly in America, folks!

[@jubilifeTVextra]

People have been saying this every time. Fear mongering is dumb.

[@dwynepen7626]

No things are about to get much better finally, unless

[@mr.sophistication9841]

@@jubilifeTVextrapeople don’t get it. They are enclosed in their American bubble (I’m American), but look what’s happening around the world and in which countries and think why trump is suddenly being pushed into office, then was almost assissinaged and now Kamala is getting a big push to take him down… Big things are starting globally

[@arleneirvine1526]

canada too, i hope!

[@user-tb5ns7hc5i]

Agree. Clearly neither side is going to accept the election results. America is very weak presently and about to be completely divided. Watch out!

[@Digitalsurfer265]

I love that you can see the teleprompter scrolling in the reflection in the window just to the right of his face

[@LeylaDerben]

Mentally declined or not, every president uses a teleprompter for speeches like these

[@AWeekLastTuesday]

Ok, so? :)

[@fonettix504]

He barely reads it though....

[@00dfm00]

So what? Even Trump reads off a teleprompter. Trump even forces everyone to keep doing retake after retake because he he keeps garbling his words because he's old af.

[@lovetheobscurities]

At least his works, unlike trump's

[@mattcy1052]

It’s the creepy guy from poltergeist 2

[@davewrigley82]

The big guy becomes the little guy

[@jds614]

I love Joe Biden. Great man,father and leader. This was a great decison that was hard Father time is unde

[@NikkoBellic-sf6bo]

BAWHAHAHAHAHAHA !!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Thejbelow]

What the actual fk are you talking about "were not involved in wars anywhere in the world" "We need to focus on the war in Gaza"

[@elkennedy1472]

The US isn't involved in that war whatsoever.

[@BattleBladeWarrior]

@@elkennedy1472 not true, its another proxy war, for one. By releasing a lot of the tarriffs that had been on IRan, they were able to fund HAMAS, which led to the start of the conflict. Also, Isreal is a member of NATO, and NATO is bound to protect its allies, so that means any war the allies are involved in, the rest of NATO is active support. So the US is involved in one way or another (whether its military support, drones, equipment etc, or funding)

[@user-tb5ns7hc5i]

He barely made it through that short speech sitting down reading a teleprompter slowly. How can he effectively make critical presidential decisions? Very dangerous precipice we are at. :(

[@RageFanVg]

Bot number 100382

[@lawless182]

Trump was trusted with critical presidential decisions and probably will be again. Proving it literally doesn’t matter who is in office. Anyone can do it

[@N3Rd32]

So embarrassing!!! 😂😂

[@travisturner8485]

Nothing worse than a guy who says he will give the truth… then lies for 10 minutes.

[@dianehealeydvm826]

Yeah, isn't Trump awful? Can't trust a word he says

[@B.D.F.]

10 minutes? This isn’t an abridged Trump video.

[@travisturner8485]

@@dianehealeydvm826 it’s a Biden video… Not too bright are you?

[@LC-777]

BORDER CROSSING LOWER? NO WARS? OMGOSH! HE IS SUCH A FREAKING LIAR!

[@B.D.F.]

😂😂😂😂

[@gavinjenkins899]

Uh what war did we start bud?

[@silentmajority8365]

@@gavinjenkins899 WE are funding two wars Bud US Navy deployed to the Gulf US Military contractors now in the Ukraine building bases

[@gavinjenkins899]

@@silentmajority8365 So... we started no wars, then, gotcha. thank you for confirming his statement 😆 Unless you think the Persian Gulf is a country. Maybe a bunch of mermaids live there permanently.

[@Allenrobinson9]

@@gavinjenkins899 Wow Dem's are such clowns

[@lastChang]

Democracy works! Can Chinese 🇨🇳 people ask Xi Jinping and his gang to step aside for the goodness of the Chinese people?

[@arleneirvine1526]

define goodness!

[@silentmajority8365]

Not democracy if you remove voting

[@NathanielChristopher]

​@@arleneirvine1526 Democracy, the rule of law and human rights.

[@NathanielChristopher]

WELL SAID!!

[@PhoenixQc1]

U.S. not at war anywhere? Umm....

[@alecstern3043]

“Umm…” what? We aren’t at war 🤡

[@jmac2138]

​@alecstern3043 what do you think our troops in Iraq are doing? Just hanging out?

[@chrishudson9525]

​@@alecstern3043I gather you don't know what a proxy war is.

[@emmanuelmijares9731]

@@alecstern3043tell that my friends being sent on deployment in afghan 😂

[@silentmajority8365]

@@alecstern3043 We are funding two wars Our Navy being fired on by Iran and Yemen

[@stevebate3088]

Love the reference to “passing the torch”! It comes from In Flanders Fields by Dr. John A McCrea, a Canadian doctor in the 1st WW. The quote includes “To you from FAILING HANDS we pass the torch” etc.

[@jamied931]

Its the most cliche thing in the world. He should be removed from office being this senile.

[@cartoonscollecting1891]

One of the very few times in my life I'm happy ads drop in while I watch

[@splaw120]

He cant even read the prompter 😔

[@grannygrimson]

So much respect and admiration for this man, PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN! May God bless you and keep you safe🙏🏻💙

[@Matthias-pg6ot]

Yea sure. We talk of propaganda in other countries. Are we any different? Unfreaking believable.

[@chanelled767]

The future doesn't look so great. I'm fine with going backwards in some aspects, and in many ways we were better off. Many people aren't so nice these days. I would like to go back to the days people had respect for themselves and others. Go back to a time when life was easier and more financially stable, not over worked and under paid just to get by. I want to live life more freely, not governed by bills. The government and corporations take way more then they give. I'll believe it when I and those around me start to live better.

[@BattleBladeWarrior]

Yea thats just it, though only thing we're going backwards from, is walking away from how out of control everything has gotten (open border, trans/gender fluid ideoligies, enganging in multiple proxy wars, etc) He's trying to frame it like the Biden regime is taking america forward, but all its doing is sealing the countries death warrant, by leading to its own social and economic erosion. You can't have a country without a culture, and the Biden regime has gone out of their way to actively destroy american culture across the board.

[@Aquarius7172]

😅 is this a saturday night live skit

[@ronsigouin617]

Mr. President you were one of the greatest, when your term is over I hope you can enjoy a long retirement

[@chapman1569]

I dont understand the negative comments on president Joe Biden. He gave many years of his life to the country , to serve people . He is an honorable man.

[@rachelkorvemaker9085]

Forced out even though he was elected in the primaries...so democratic. LOL

[@gavinjenkins899]

Primaries have nothing to do with democracy. Most parties aren't even invited in most states. It's a private club strategic polling event. Democracy happens on November 5 and only November 5 and always has.

[@irnieracing]

Hahaha 😂

[@d-rockanomaly9243]

Except he wasn't actually forced out. He was pressured sure but he chose to drop out. He doesn't have to. Nothing said he had to. You guys can never just straight up speak the truth can you

[@cgmchan23]

For gods sake, why must there be so many rude and disrespectful comments! None of you making these rude comments can be as good as this man and even speak with grace and intelligence. So before making such rude and disrespectful comments think about yourself and how yo7 can measure up to him. Biden has done many great things and none of you can do better than what he has fought through to help Americans come back on top.

[@wxb200]

This Puppet Show needed to end...

[@corporateworldinsiders]

I’m not American, but I don’t understand the mockery and resentment in the comments. Whether you like him or not, do you not feel the need to respect such a genuine and sincere moment? This speech is an important part of your history. Try to be mature about it, and see it with a patriotic lens! Take it seriously!

[@Coolcat3]

He looks like he staring into the abyss.

[@Whynotcreate]

It looks like someone has their arms in his jacket😂

[@N3Rd32]

He trying to see the teleprompter to read it.

[@missrockets777]

Scary how the people are blind

[@00dfm00]

Yet they still vote for Republican and for Trudeau.

[@TheWellnessSanctuary1]

Lamest 'speech' I ever heard. What an 'f'in joke.

[@squamish4244]

He looks relieved. I would be too. To take on such a monumental task at 78 years of age, and pass half a dozen landmark pieces of legislation in one term - damn, man.

[@squamish4244]

@alwynraynott7303 He looks really good for 178.

[@SeemaKhan-e2k]

AI

[@tratubeful]

Secured the border? Lol

[@lorikaczmarek2578]

Who ever wrote that speech forgot to check their facts!

[@bshaun2]

As he passes the torch to the gardener Pablo.

[@Whynotcreate]

You can see when he's reading and realizes he doesn't know what he's reading. Probably someone behind the camera showing him what to do with his hands. Poor guy, get him a recliner and biscuits

[@dino946]

Thanks Jill for stopping abusing him. My Lord

[@dkudkuda]

Goodness.. I almost fell asleep listening. Where were we?

[@concernedparent5646]

Don’t let the door hit ya…

[@richstlouis1]

On second thought..., yeah let it hit ya. See if it hurts🤣

[@leviccas_9294]

"We're also securing our border" are you kidding me haha

[@gavinjenkins899]

If we aren't, it would be purely because Republicans refused to pass a border bill that democrats were (and ARE) perfectly willing to be bipartisan on, without asking anything in return. Just sitting there ready for you to vote yes on, and... crickets. Republicans just apparently don't want to secure the border, even when handed to them on a silver platter, and they control one house of Congress, so nothing can be done *shrug*

[@RoofinDanRHODEISLAND]

I heard him s…himself ,,,? , at 5:25 , “,all around the world “ lol😊

[@jmac2138]

Bro lol 😂😂😂

[@NotaGabeItch]

Another diaper paid by the tax payers, smh.

[@bradt4736]

Ya that was definitely some fecal incontinence

[@BrendanP]

That's a fart alright 😂😅

[@mikenukem]

So inept. Glad his corrupt S is out and I hope his entire caucus vabishes away from politics. Good bye, "big guy".

[@balaton1]

Mr. President. I wish you great joy. You show class.

[@paulvarda5318]

if you can't handle running another term then why go another 4 months? resign now! lets go Brandon!!!!!

[@Roblox_Gamer335]

Jill must be behind the scenes.

[@Snownowornever]

A democracy where someone on his way out pick another one to get in.

[@d-rockanomaly9243]

People knew Kamala Harris was the vice president when they elected biden. This is the protocol for the situation. If people really don't like Harris then they shouldn't have voted for Biden

[@ggk5195]

Jill: Good job Joe! You read out EVERY words! Here's your ice-cream!😋

[@00dfm00]

Melania: Good grief Donald! You have a teleprompter right there and you still can't manage to finish your sentences and you still confuse names! No ice-cream for you!

[@chrisanstey6993]

Those who know, know. 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩

[@johnburgess4811]

He's more full of crap than his depends!!

[@SociallyTriggered]

Is he alive or is this cgi?

[@AULIGAofBLEED]

If they announce his death in the next month this was CGI. The lips are weird if u zoom in and like someone wrote. No wedding ring

[@Whynotcreate]

The hands don't look like his and the way they're moving is bizarre

[@AULIGAofBLEED]

@@Whynotcreate what do you guys think about the reflections in the window ?

[@TruckThisGarage]

Says nothing about why he stepped down. And mentioned nothing about Tman getting shot at. Weird? Well guess Joeys got a lot of work to get done in 6 months 😂

[@Fishkingg]

@@AULIGAofBLEEDit’s the teleprompter reflection watch it turn off at the end of the video

[@cimini2943]

Such a weak leader. Go to bed Joe

[@tr24291]

If you think that was bad, just wait for 81 year old Trump.

[@00dfm00]

And current Trump's dementia is already seriously bad! Can't believe Republicans are putting up a candidate that is as good as milk 5 months past its expiry!

[@N3Rd32]

I have relatives over 90 who speak better. Biden is not just old, he’s a corrupt puppet.

[@BattleBladeWarrior]

81 year old Trump is the same as most 40 - 50 year olds though. Dude's still sharp, patient, etc.

[@00dfm00]

@@BattleBladeWarrior What?! omfg in virtually every speech or 'truth' he messes up names or facts or goes off on different directions mid-sentence and mid-thought. Trump's brain and body is turning to dust before our eyes. god knows why Republicans thought putting up the oldest nominee by far was a wise idea! 🤣😂

[@BattleBladeWarrior]

@@00dfm00 Are you sure you're not confusing him with Biden? A lot of the "facts" Trump says, are intentionally exaggerated. The MSM have a tendency to try and take everything he says like its 100% gospel, but any one who actually follows him knows the guy is a bit of a comedian. And yea, I have seen him wander, but he always goes back to what he was saying and competes his points, which you don't see from Biden. I've seen the last few rallies trumps done, and usually the times he's gone off topic is when he discusses a state or group, etc, and the person he's talking about happens to be right there. So then He'll stop and tell a bit of a story about the people, or the city or whatever, but he always goes back to his point. Dudes still sharper than most politicians I've seen, especially for his age.

[@mattcy1052]

We stood in winter apparel😂

[@keithsimpson2446]

Whats he babbling about now

[@ArcticMenace22]

Now give him a sardine 😂

[@silentmajority8365]

So who is running the country? FKH FJB

[@d-rockanomaly9243]

He is until the election duh

[@PaulYefimov]

he is a great actor

[@thelmafranks]

❤Love You, President Biden ❤️

[@mr.c.2888]

What changed since 2019? Good riddance, GO TRUMP!

[@Dukes-g2c]

Thank you biden for all you have done❤

[@gerardyunker6027]

Are you f’ing serious???

[@howiefeltersnatch7905]

Thank him for ruining the US. The border is more secure than under the last administration? Bro get real

[@aaronoldaker-d4i]

Lmfao! The image of ByeDone.

[@dz-aviation]

He's reading from a screen. look at the window reflection right behind his right ear

[@thousandyeargems4360]

I cant run later but I can run right now... Go to bed Joe

[@Bartwon]

Notice the leaves don’t move in wind in the garden - fake

[@korypurcell810]

He’s not in oval he’s on a set I knew as soon as he addressed the room he was in

[@tijanasabic8886]

@@korypurcell810yup I caught that too. “I’m sitting here in my Oval Office” lol 😅

[@smokeylemons4763]

someone's phone went off in the beginning lol

[@paulahillier1390]

If he were Pinocchio his nose would be miles long.🤥

[@stevebate3088]

This restored zero hope for “American”. What a pathetic, sad and horrific display of just how poorly Biden not only thinks, but how poorly he reads! Maybe one of those “Punjabi accent” Dunkin’ Donuts’ workers could give him some pointers! Complete disgrace to democracy.

[@AJRickson]

Most of y'all couldn’t make a public speech this long and articulate in your 20's/30's bashing an 80 year old lol

[@dcan888]

What a spin on dropping out!

[@angeline12345]

❤❤❤✊🫡🫡🫡🫡✊🗽🗽🇺🇸🇨🇦HONOURABLE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN. AMERICANS GIFT AMERICAS VERY INSTRUMENTAL HONEST COMPASSIONATE RESPECTABLE PRESIDENT IN A VERY LONG TIME. 🗽🫡🇺🇸✊PRESIDENT BIDEN ❤🫡🫡🫡🇨🇦

[@thelmafranks]

❤GOD BLESS 🙌 THE PRESIDENT AND UNITED STATES 🇺🇸 ❤

[@baby_boi123]

Look everyone a successful coup!!!

[@skeefe1816]

0:49 did he just swallow a fly?

[@VESANG]

Hypocrisy and lies like 100 times in 11 minutes ... this guy is for unity and freedom ? Quote : my patience is growing thin with the unVXD... what a uniter and FASCIST : JB. Democracy and freedom died in 2020 officially !

[@TheWefikus]

That’s right it almost did when your bud buds almost took the Capitol hostage

[@00dfm00]

Are you trying to deflect from Trump's 30,000 lies while in office? Or the thousands more since? Have you even looked up the definition of 'fascist'? While you're at it, look up the word 'projection'. And 'self reflection'.

[@VESANG]

@@TheWefikus NONSENSE !

[@giselebeaupre1704]

What a complete bunch of lies and bull crap lol

[@generalcurrie]

I’m so surprised with all the negative comments….the man has stepped down. We have an excellent candidate. Be American…stand up for democracy….

[@cravenm.2295]

​@petererb9463 lmao u think ur gonna score??

[@thadrake]

At 2:40 why is the chair he is sitting in blurred out?

[@foopinhoff]

its just the light reflecting off of leather

[@HaliFletcher-x3m]

Tell me one thing he said tonight that's true - just one! Verbal diarrhea.

[@Narodov1]

Even with a teleprompter he is flopping😅

[@Iniak.]

Thank you Joe. The people do have the power, for now. Lets see if we can keep it.

[@Allenrobinson9]

😒

[@richstlouis1]

​@@Allenrobinson9 @Iniak can't hep it🤣🤡

[@krazycountrygal]

This is just sad ! Why let that man go on tv in this shape😢 plz everyone out there love one another , agree to disagree an move it along .no need in hateing anything nor anyone ! One Nation under God we stand ❤🙏🏼❤️

[@joaniemarjoriemarriott342]

certainly not inspiring, time to fully retire and depart very soon. Sad the Democrat politicians used up all your life blood and then disposed of you.

[@787conyo]

😂😂😂 I cannot believe anyone would believe these words from him or his administration. 👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽

[@UnremarkableMarx]

Such a sensationalist fib, the whole notion that democracy is on America's ballot.

[@guihuppe]

why you mad in the comments section? he's stepping down, isn't that what you all wanted?

[@billappledorf]

Resign, Joe. You are talking gibberish.

[@satarayes2493]

I wont lie biden is having a soft exit landing

[@tedflowerpot6468]

Doesn’t even look like him