Joe Biden has been one of the most consequential presidents in American history.

He has put people over politics and patriotism over personal position.

And this is another heroic act in a long-running series of heroic acts by Joe Biden on behalf of the American people from the moment

he was first elected back in 1972 to the United States Senate.

That was House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries yesterday, praising President Joe Biden's political career

following the president's decision to withdraw from the race.

We will have extensive coverage on this historic moment all show long,

including what comes next now that Vice President Kamala Harris has received President Biden's endorsement

to take his place as the Democratic presidential nominee,

as we're now less than a month away from the Democratic National Convention.

Plus, we'll go to the latest polling on a potential Harris-Trump matchup,

as well as the reaction from many high-profile Republicans.

Good morning and welcome to way too early on this Monday, July 22nd.

I'm John Thlemere.

Thanks for starting your day and week with us, and it is a historic warning.

And we will begin today's show with, of course,

President Biden's landmark decision to drop out

of the 2024 presidential race.

The president made the announcement in a letter posted

to his social media accounts yesterday afternoon,

writing in part this way. 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

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