Biden Endorses Kamala Harris’ Presidential Credentials: ‘That’s Why I Picked Her’

Facing growing scrutiny on his ability to lead, the president backs his VP’s preparation to take over for him if needed

US President Joe Biden (L) and US Vice President Kamala Harris hold hands and gesture as they watch the Independence Day fireworks display from the Truman Balcony of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2024.
(Photo by Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)

President Joe Biden gave a full-throated endorsement to Kamala Harris’ ability to take over for him as president if needed, speaking in his first press conference since his disastrous presidential debate against Donald Trump.

“She’s qualified to be president. That’s why I picked her,” the president said when asked about her preparation to take over the position from him. “From the very beginning, I made no bones about that. She is qualified to be.”

It was a surprising moment, with Biden strongly supporting Harris without pivoting back to tout his own accomplishment as he continues to state that he will stay in the race for president this year.

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