Trump Critiques Biden's Exit Speech Amid 2024 Race Withdrawal

Former President Donald Trump has sharply criticized President Joe Biden's recent Oval Office address following Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. Trump described the speech as "terrible" and suggested that it was indicative of a "coup" orchestrated by Democrats. He claimed that party leaders, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former President Barack Obama, pressured Biden to step aside due to his poor polling and debate performance. "They went to him and they said, you can't win the race," Trump asserted, implying that Biden's decision was not entirely voluntary. In his address, Biden expressed his intention to pass the torch to "a new generation," reaffirming his support for Vice President Kamala Harris as she seeks the Democratic nomination. He emphasized the importance of experience in leadership, stating, "It was like a terrible speech and terrible delivery," Trump retorted, dismissing Biden's message as insincere. The former president's comments reflect ongoing tensions within the Democratic Party as it navigates the upcoming election cycle. Biden's announcement of his exit from the race came via a post on social media while he was self-isolating in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, after testing positive for COVID-19. Trump, in his critique, suggested that the circumstances surrounding Biden's departure were orchestrated, hinting at a "palace coup" within the party. The political landscape continues to shift as both parties prepare for the 2024 election.