I find it surprising that Biden's ghostwriter didn't include his endorsement of Harris in his announcement letter. Or maybe Joe did write the letter, but he had to stop short of the endorsement -- 8:00 bedtime.
And what president would ever use X on Social Media to make this announcement? That's just insane. I bet the mainstream media is really pissed after not getting the announcement ahead of everybody else.
If he's incapable of continuing his campaign, why did he not go all the way and resign? Why remain President for another 6 months? Narcissism? Off the top of my head, maybe his handlers want to leave a little doubt that he's really unfit for the job after they've gaslighted the nation saying just the opposite. Can't claim he's fit up to a couple weeks ago, then resign because he can't do the job and campaign, too.
I've seen Dems saying how Biden is putting the good of the nation above his own ambition. If that were true, he would be resigning, not just ending a campaign. In fact, he would have never run against Trump.
It's illogical to me that he (they) are endorsing Harris. The bigger endorsement would have been for her to assume office now. As the incumbent, she would be in a much better position to win in November.
I guess "endorsing" her to be President in 6 months isn't the same as trusting her to run the country before the election.
Even if the WH divulged their reasons for Biden hanging on to the office after admitting he can't continue campaigning, I wouldn't trust a word they might say.
Running the country is easier than campaigning when you have others making all the decisions for you.
Ending a campaign this close to the election is unprecedented for a sitting 1st term president.
I wonder if Biden even knows he pulled out of the race.