Factbox-How foreign leaders reacted to Biden dropping out of White House race
2024.07.21 15:53
(Reuters) -Following are some reactions from abroad to U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision on Sunday to pull out of his campaign to seek reelection in November:
NORWEGIAN PRIME MINISTER JONAS GAHR STOERE:
“I respect Joe Biden’s decision not to run for re-election. That justification deserves respect,” Stoere told national broadcaster NRK.
“Biden has been one of America’s most prominent politicians over several decades, and a president who has carried out several important reforms.”
POLISH PRIME MINISTER DONALD TUSK ON X:
“Mr. President @JoeBiden, many times you have made difficult decisions that have made Poland, America, and the world safer, and democracy and freedom stronger. I know that you were guided by the same principles when announcing your latest decision. Perhaps the most difficult one in your life.”
CZECH PRIME MINISTER PETR FIALA ON X:
“It is undoubtedly the decision of a statesman who has served his country for decades. It is a responsible and personally difficult step, but it is all the more valuable. I am keeping my fingers crossed for the USA that a good president emerges from the democratic competition of two strong and equal candidates.”
