From Volodymyr Zelensky to Pedro Sánchez, various presidents from around the world welcomed Joe Biden after his decision.
The resignation of the US President Joe Biden His candidacy for reelection shook the political world at a global level, while different leaders from around the world expressed their admiration and recognition for the veteran politician of Democratic Party.
Through X (formerly Twitter), the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyassured that his country “appreciates Biden’s unwavering support” in “the fight for freedom,” in a reference to the war his country is waging with Russia.
“Many strong decisions have been made in recent years and will be remembered as bold steps taken by President Biden in response to difficult times. And we respect today’s tough but firm decision,” Zelensky continued, adding: “He stood by our country during the most dramatic moment in history, helped us prevent Putin from occupying our country, and has continued to support us during this terrible war.”
For its part, the President of Spain, Pedro Sanchezsent through the same social network “all his admiration” for Biden’s “brave and dignified decision.” “Thanks to his determination and leadership, the US overcame the economic crisis after the pandemic and the serious assault on the Capitol and has been exemplary in its support for Ukraine in the face of Putin’s Russian aggression,” he said.
The brand new one English Prime Minister, Keir Starmersaid he “respects” Biden’s decision and hopes they can work together for the remainder of the American presidency. “I know that, as he has done throughout his remarkable career, he will have made his decision based on what he believes is best for the American people,” he concluded.
He Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeauspoke of his “years-long” friendship with President Biden and said that he is “a great man” and that “everything he does is guided by love for his country.” “He is a partner of Canadians and a true friend,” he stressed.
Clinton welcomes Kamala Harris’ candidacy, Obama has no say
He former president of the United States, Bill Clintonspoke through the same medium and noted that Biden “lifted” the country from the pandemic, “rebuilding” the domestic economy and “strengthening” democracy. On the other hand, he confirmed that, like Biden, he will support the nomination for the Democratic candidate of the Vice President Kamala Harris.
He former president of the United States, Barack Obamaindicated that Biden’s resignation is part of the president’s “testimony of love” for his country. However, unlike Clinton, he did not explicitly support HarrisOn the contrary, he said that his party will now navigate “uncharted waters” in the coming days regarding the nomination of its candidate.
Source: Ambito
