The “Squad,” which consists of the most progressive Democrats in Congress, issued statements of support for Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee.
“Now that President Biden has suspended his campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris is the most qualified and best choice to lead us forward,” Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) wrote in a post.
Now that President Biden has suspended his campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris is the most qualified and best choice to lead us forward.
— Rep. Jamaal Bowman Ed.D. (@JamaalBowmanNY) July 21, 2024
Other members of the Squad, such as Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), and Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) also issued statements of support for Harris.
“Thank you for your dedicated service President @JoeBiden,” Pressley wrote. “And @KamalaHarris I’m all in, let’s go. #BlackWomenLead.”
Thank you for your dedicated service President @JoeBiden.
And @KamalaHarris I’m all in, let’s go.#BlackWomenLead https://t.co/FuE1zuArtL pic.twitter.com/a73lVouhqt
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) July 21, 2024
“In 2020, voters turned out to deliver Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the White House,” Bush wrote. “The people’s vote was a vote not only for President Biden, but a vote for Vice President Kamala Harris and her ability to defeat MAGA extremism across the country. When we say trust Black women, we mean it. Black women are the backbone of the Democratic Party and it is past time for us to lead our country forward. Kamala Harris is more than ready to lead at this moment. As we look forward to November, it is clear to me that Vice President Kamala Harris has the vision to carry this legacy forward, defeat Donald Trump, and I unequivocally endorse her for President of the United States.”
My Statement on President Biden’s Decision to Step Down as Nominee and Endorsement of Kamala Harris for President. pic.twitter.com/StVSRV7Wj5
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) July 21, 2024
Thank you, Mr. President.
This was the president’s decision to make and I’m grateful for his years of service to our country.
Thrilled to support @KamalaHarris as our Democratic nominee and remain committed to working alongside her to defeat Donald Trump in November. https://t.co/e9wcYkkopA pic.twitter.com/GJA4Ujs9ua
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) July 21, 2024
The statements of support from the Squad come hours after President Joe Biden announced that he would no longer be seeking reelection.
Biden went on to give his “full support and endorsement” for Harris to be the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee.