Listed here are among the reactions to Biden’s exit from US allies, companions and adversaries:
Israel
Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed gratitude to Biden for his “friendship and steadfast assist for the Israeli individuals over his many years lengthy profession”.
“As the primary US President to go to Israel in wartime, as a recipient of the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor, and as a real ally of the Jewish individuals, he’s an emblem of the unbreakable bond between our two peoples,” Herzog stated in a submit on X.
Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated his nation revered Biden’s “powerful however robust resolution” and was grateful for his “unwavering assist” because it fought to repel Russia’s invasion.
“We are going to all the time be pleased about President Biden’s management. He supported our nation throughout essentially the most dramatic second in historical past, assisted us in stopping Putin from occupying our nation, and has continued to assist us all through this horrible conflict,” Zelenskyy stated in a submit on X.
“The present scenario in Ukraine and all of Europe isn’t any much less difficult, and we sincerely hope that America’s continued robust management will forestall Russian evil from succeeding or making its aggression repay.”
Ukraine is grateful to President Biden for his unwavering assist for Ukraine’s battle for freedom, which, together with robust bipartisan assist in the US, has been and continues to be important.
Many robust selections have been made in recent times and they are going to be…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) July 21, 2024
Russia
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow was extra centered on profitable the conflict in Ukraine than the result of the US election.
“For us, reaching the objectives of the particular army operation [against Ukraine] is a precedence, slightly than the result of the US elections,” Peskov instructed state media.
United Kingdom
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated he revered Biden’s resolution and seemed ahead to working with him throughout the the rest of his presidency.
“I do know that, as he has executed all through his exceptional profession, he may have made his resolution primarily based on what he believes is greatest for the American individuals,” Starmer stated on X.
Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justice Trudeau hailed Biden as a “nice man” whose each motion was “guided by his love for his nation.”
“As President, he’s a companion to Canadians — and a real buddy. To President Biden and the First Girl: thanks,” Trudeau stated on X.
I’ve recognized President Biden for years. He’s an excellent man, and every thing he does is guided by his love for his nation. As President, he’s a companion to Canadians — and a real buddy.
To President Biden and the First Girl: thanks. pic.twitter.com/5mQvFn8INn
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 21, 2024
Australia
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed because of Biden for his management and “ongoing service”.
“The Australia-US Alliance has by no means been stronger with our shared dedication to democratic values, worldwide safety, financial prosperity and local weather motion for this and future generations,” Albanese stated on X.
Germany
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated his “buddy” Biden had achieved so much “for his nation, for Europe, for the world”.
“Because of him, transatlantic cooperation is shut, NATO is powerful, and the USA is an effective and dependable companion for us. His resolution to not run once more deserves recognition,” Scholz stated on X.
Mein Freund @POTUS Joe Biden hat viel erreicht: für sein Land, für Europa, die Welt. Dank ihm ist die transatlantische Zusammenarbeit eng, die NATO stark, die USA ein guter und verlässlicher Accomplice für uns. Sein Entschluss, nicht noch einmal zu kandidieren, verdient Anerkennung.
— Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) July 21, 2024
Spain
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stated Biden had made a “courageous and dignified resolution”.
“Because of its willpower and management, the US overcame the financial disaster after the pandemic and the intense assault on the Capitol and has been exemplary in its assist for Ukraine within the face of Putin’s Russian aggression,” Sanchez stated on X.
“An ideal gesture from an excellent president who has all the time fought for democracy and freedom.”
Poland
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk praised Biden for taking “many troublesome selections because of which Poland, America and the world are safer, and democracy stronger”.
“I do know you have been pushed by the identical motivations when asserting your remaining resolution. In all probability essentially the most troublesome one in your life,” Tusk stated on X.
Czech Republic
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala stated Biden’s resolution was that of a “statesman who has served his nation for many years”.
“It’s a accountable and personally troublesome step, however it’s all the extra useful. I’m holding my fingers crossed for the USA {that a} good president emerges from the democratic competitors of two robust and equal candidates,” Fiala stated.
Eire
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris praised Biden as a “voice for purpose, efficient multilateralism and shared options”.
“Joe Biden, in all of the places of work he has held, has all the time been an unwavering voice and passionate employee for peace on the island of Eire and our nation owes him an excellent debt for this,” Harris stated in a press release.
My assertion on US President @JoeBiden. pic.twitter.com/5WltCqip06
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) July 21, 2024
