Biden backs Harris in first televised address since dropping reelection

Published July 24, 2024 8:40pm ET



President Joe Biden backed Vice President Kamala Harris and urged voters to “preserve our democracy” in a prime-time address Wednesday night.

Just three days after exiting the race, Biden urged voters to back Harris, describing her as a strong and accomplished leader who can take on and defeat GOP nominee former President Donald Trump.

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