(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said President Joe Biden should resign immediately after Biden announced via social media Sunday that he was not seeking reelection but would stay in office for the remainder of his term.

In a statement on X, Biden announced he was dropping out of the presidential race. “My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” he said. He also endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him.