‘Remain united against Donald Trump’: Utah democrats respond to Biden’s decision to step down

SALT LAKE CITY ( ABC4 ) — The Utah Democratic Party is thanking President Joe Biden after he announced his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday.

President Joe Biden made the decision to step down from the presidential race — and Utah democrats are now thanking him for his leadership in the Oval Office. The party said they remain committed to continuing the work to defeat Donald Trump this November.

Utah Democratic Party Chair Diane Lewis has issued the following statement:

President Biden is one of the most transformational presidents in the history of our country. From leading our country through the COVID-19 pandemic, to supporting democracy abroad, to defending our reproductive freedoms and civil rights, the Biden-Harris Administration has led America through some of its darkest moments.

President Biden’s historic 1.7 trillion dollar investment in American infrastructure helped create 11 million new jobs added since he took office. From the American Rescue Plan to the CHIPS Act, President Biden’s legislative agenda has promoted a thriving economy.

In Utah, the Biden-Harris Administration invested 3.5 billion dollars in our infrastructure, including 370 million dollars in expanding rural internet access and 158 million dollars in our airports. President Biden has forgiven 710 million dollars of student debt owed by Utahns. He’s invested tens of millions of dollars in pollution cleanup, protections for native ecosystems, and rural energy projects. Utah is stronger because of President Biden, and the Utah Democratic Party and I are so thankful for his leadership.

It is critical that Democrats remain united against Donald Trump, and that we keep his MAGA agenda from undoing all of President Biden’s accomplishments. We remain dedicated to getting Democrats elected across our cities, our state, and our country.

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