Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a moderated conversation
President Joe Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the Democratic nominee.
  • President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race after weeks of mounting pressure.
  • Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him and become the Democratic nominee.
  • Democratic lawmakers quickly showed their support for Harris.

After weeks of mounting pressure, President Joe Biden announced Sunday he would drop out of the presidential race.

The Democrats now only have a few weeks to rally behind a new nominee, who will go on to face former President Donald Trump in November.