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President Biden drops out, endorses Harris; De Niro and Charli XCX support move; Mark Hamill urges voters to back Harris.
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Celebrities praise Biden’s decision, calling it patriotic; Charli XCX endorses Harris with nod to album; Mark Hamill supports continuation of Biden’s legacy.
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Harris waits for official Democratic nomination as delegates decide; celebrity endorsements fuel support for potential nominee.
On Sunday, July 21st, President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, sparking a wave of celebrity support. Actor Robert De Niro praised Biden’s decision as a patriotic move to defeat Donald Trump, while Charli XCX succinctly endorsed Harris with a nod to her album, calling her “Brat.” Star Wars icon Mark Hamill also backed Harris, urging voters to support her to continue Biden’s legacy. Despite these endorsements, Harris has yet to be officially selected as the Democratic nominee, pending the decision of the Democratic Party delegates.
