President Biden addresses nation following campaign exit

Join The Washington Post as President Biden addresses the nation following his historic choice not to seek reelection in 2024.

The remarks come days after President Biden stepped aside and endorsed Vice President Harris for the presidential nomination. While Harris has already gained enough delegate support to clinch the nomination, the party must still make a formal nomination.

Libby Casey anchors live coverage from the Washington Post newsroom with analysis from James Hohmann, Rhonda Colvin and JM Rieger.

[eyesopenwide]

Who else believes this was recorded awhile back not today??

[labrigful]

The people want to see their president. There is no proof that this was recirded today. Show us the president!

[jamesfusco]

You were the worst president if all time just go away....

[michaelschaefer]

The most delusional politician in my lifetime.

[UYTFlower]

Poor man can't do anything without teleprompter.

[gringobandito]

You can see the teleprompter reflection in the window. Look at the words rolling by, right by his neck and ear on the right. Real genuine speech!

[UYTFlower]

So what he said in the past several speeches and interviews about his own health are BS? Why did you quit?

[itcamered]

Saying all that while Netanyahu visits DC. What a joke.

[melanieparker]

Cowardly quitters never give a reason to quit.

[ghosttrain]

What's interesting is if you look closely he's not wearing his wedding ring anymore.

[justins]

"This is a pandemic of the unvaccinated."
-J oe "I don't work for you" Bid en

[shirleymclean]

The Democratic Party machine forced Brandon to drop out because they know he can't win and we all know Comma-lah can't win either.

[LariH-fl]

Did anyone else notice the "live" Address to The Nation appears to be recorded? Look at the time on his watch.

[kayivang]

Thank you so much USA Founders, 46 US Presidents, members of Congress, Judges, United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Police officers, Fire fighters, Governors, Mayors, and all men and women who worked extremely hard days and nights, fought, defend, and protect Democracy, Human Rights, Freedom, and Justice in USA!
Peace and Blessings to all of you! may Freedom reign and Peace prevail in the world!

[maggiebannenberkowitz]

BIDEN IS THE BEST WE HAVE EVER HAD!!! SORRY, OBAMA!!!! WE NEED HIM TO KEEP FIGHTING!!! WE NEED HIS GREAT VIEW OF AMERICA AND HOW WE CAN FINALLY MOVE FORWARD!!!! HE HAS A GREAT PAST IN OUR HISTORY AND, , , AND A GREAT FUTURE IN OUR POLITICAL WORLD!!!! WE LOVE HIM!!!!

[mgvegku]

He's obviously still delusional, outright lies.

[Fadednights]

So many lies, his whole term has been constant lies and failures. They all need to go.

[KauaiianTunda]

Where is his wedding ring? Isn’t he married to Jill Biden?

[efulton]

When he opened his arms, did anyone else see white where the brown desk should be. Around -28 marker

[KrisD]

He didn’t even look at us. He said it’s been an honor to be president, you’re done? He needs to resign, he ain’t there.