Biden drops out: Trump still a threat, Harris steps up

Joe Biden spoke for the first time since withdrawing from the presidential race. Connecting remotely with the Democratic campaign team in Wilmington, he stated, "Trump still poses a threat to the entire nation." He also mentioned Kamala Harris.

Joe Biden announced in a statement issued on Sunday that he is withdrawing from the re-election race. Being in isolation due to a coronavirus infection, the president joined a phone call with Democratic campaign staff participating in a meeting in Wilmington. This is the first public appearance of the American leader since withdrawing from the race for the White House.

Trump still poses a threat to our entire community, to our nation — said Joe Biden.

Biden was full of praise for Harris. "She is the best," emphasized the president. "I hope you will show Kamala the same support you showed me. I am not running, but I will still be fully engaged. I have six months left in the White House, and I am determined to accomplish as much as possible in foreign and domestic policy," added the president.

Biden apologized during the conversation for not being able to attend in person and emphasized that if it weren't for his coronavirus infection, he would have attended the meeting in person.

Speaking in Wilmington, Kamala Harris did not hold back strong words against Donald Trump, with whom she is likely to face off in the presidential race. "I see what kind of guy Donald Trump is," she said of the former president, comparing him to a "fraud" and a "predator".

She emphasized that a potential Trump administration would be associated with chaos, hatred, and fear that would engulf the entire country. That's why it is important, she explained, for Democrats to do tremendous work over the next 106 days to win over voters.

Kamala Harris also has a lot of work ahead of her. According to the Associated Press, Harris can count on nearly 2,700 delegates from the Democratic Party. Her presidential bid is therefore supported by close to 700 more delegates than the required majority.