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[Global Times Report] On July 21 local time, the current US President Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election and expressed support for nominating Vice President Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate.

According to CNN, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau, German Chancellor Scholz, British Prime Minister Starmer and other leaders of many countries spoke out about Biden's withdrawal from the election at the first opportunity.

Trudeau posted on social platform X, "I have known Biden for many years. He is an amazing man. As president he is a partner of Canadians and a true friend."

Schortz wrote on X that "Biden has achieved a lot for his country, Europe and the world, and his decision not to run again deserves recognition."

"I respect President Biden's decision and look forward to working together for the remainder of his presidency," Starmer said in a statement.

Israeli President Herzog called Biden a "true ally of the Jewish people." Israeli Defense Minister Galant wrote on the same day that he thanked Biden for his support and said his "firm support, especially during war, is extremely valuable."

Ukrainian President Zelensky wrote on the same day that he respected Biden's "difficult but firm decision" to withdraw from the 2024 presidential election.

Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez said on social platform X, "I admire and recognize President Biden's brave and dignified decision."

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said, "I refrain from commenting directly on this issue because it involves domestic politics of the United States, but I believe Biden's decision is based on his desire to make the best political decision."

Earlier, several U.S. media reported that U.S. President Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election on social media X on the 21st local time, and supported Harris for the Democratic nomination. Trump also responded to Biden's withdrawal immediately, saying that if Harris won the Democratic nomination, it would be easier to defeat her than to defeat Biden.