On social media, Americans react with tributes to the president and some parodies

US President Joe Biden announced Sunday evening that he was withdrawing from the race for the White House. On social media, American Internet users were quick to react, and already ridiculed certain situations.

“I believe it is in the interests of my party and the country that I step down.”Joe Biden announced in a statement published on X on Sunday, July 21. The President of the United States is giving up running for re-election, four months before the presidential election, while pressure from his opponents, but also from the Democratic camp, has been increasing in recent weeks.

While waiting to find out who will be designated as the official candidate of the Democratic Party, American Internet users are reacting to this announcement.

Tributes to Joe Biden

Many users thank Joe Biden and the work he has done in the last four years. Political supporters, Democrats, like that of former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, who speaks of a president who served his country with “honor and dignity”. But also anonymous people. “Your selflessness and service to your country will not be forgotten”assures this American Internet user, on X, who is now calling for people to come together around the next candidate.”

He will be nominated at the Democratic convention, from August 19 to 22, in Chicago. Others describe him as a “hero”who puts his country before his personal ambitions, and by withdrawing, prevents Donald Trump from winning.

Another reaction, a comic one, went viral on social media. That of an American humorous account, parodying a wrestling match, with the caption “the Democrats escorting Joe Biden from the White House.” For several weeks, members of the Democratic camp had expressed their doubts about Joe Biden’s candidacy.

Encouragement for Donald Trump

Joe Biden’s withdrawal gives even more hope to some supporters of the Republican candidate, Donald Trump. “No matter who is nominated in place of Biden, Donald Trump will win the 2024 election”rejoices an American veteran. “Congratulations to Donald Trump who becomes the next President of the United States”enjoys anticipating another user.

Trump supporters were already imagining victory after the assassination attempt on the former president on July 13. One user even referred to this by re-sharing a photo of Donald Trump just after he was shot, which went viral. “Joe Biden knew he had no chance after this”he wrote.

Kamala Harris, next president?

Officially, even Kamala Harris is not a presidential candidate, Joe Biden has announced that he will support her candidacy. Some are already imagining the current vice president and former running mate of Joe Biden, in the White House.

A situation that gives imagination to other Internet users, who compare it to a character from the series Veepwhere a senator becomes vice president of the United States. Another parody account, this time about sports, compares her to an American football player putting on a helmet, ready to go on the field.