The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, has called for President Joe Biden to resign immediately. Johnson stated that if Biden is not fit to run in the upcoming presidential election, he should not remain in office.
This statement followed Biden’s announcement on Sunday that he would not seek re-election, amid increasing concerns over his age and health. Despite this decision, Biden emphasized his commitment to fulfilling his duties as president.
Johnson remarked, “If Joe Biden is not fit to run for president, he is not fit to serve as president. He must resign the office immediately. November 5 cannot arrive soon enough.”
Additionally, on Friday, five House Democrats—Reps. Jared Huffman (California), Marc Veasey (Texas), Chuy Garcia (Illinois), and Marc Pocan (Wisconsin)—urged Biden to withdraw from the 2024 election. In a joint statement, they encouraged Biden to “pass the torch to a new generation of Democratic leaders.