
Trudeau Reacts to Biden Bowing Out of US Presidential Race
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to the news that Joe Biden is pulling out of the U.S. presidential race by calling him a “true friend” and a “partner to Canadians.” “I’ve known President Biden for years. He’s a great man, and everything he does is guided by his love for his country,” Mr. Trudeau said in a July 21 statement on social media. “To President Biden and the First Lady: thank you.” Mr. Biden announced on July 21 that he will not seek re-election this fall in the 2024 presidential election. “It has been the greatest honour of my life to serve as your president,” Mr. Biden wrote in a letter posted on social media. “And while it has been my intention to seek re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”...
