Biden Pulls Out of 2024 Race

Harris Team Proactively Reached Out to Donors

July 21, 2024 | 10:54 AM PDT | Updated 5:17 PM PDT

By Peter Nicholas and Dareh Gregorian

As President Joe Biden pondered his decision to exit the 2024 race, several major donors reached out to the campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris, eager to support her potential candidacy.

The outreach underscores the turmoil that Biden's shock announcement has created within the Democratic Party. Just 23 days ago, Biden insisted on continuing his reelection bid, despite reports of dwindling support and pressure from within his own party.

Biden's decision now leaves the Democrats scrambling to find a viable alternative to challenge the presumptive Republican nominee.