The meeting comes shortly after Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race and amid protracted negotiations for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas.
16:25: Following numerous delegates from the Democratic Party, Hollywood star George Clooney has also pledged his support for US Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential bid. “We look forward to doing whatever we can to support Vice President Harris in her historic quest,” Clooney wrote in a statement to CNN.
Almost two weeks ago, Clooney was one of the first major fundraisers for the US Democrats, who had publicly called on President Joe Biden not to run again. Clooney now praises Biden’s announcement of this on Sunday as “true leadership”. “He is saving democracy again,” writes the actor and filmmaker about the 81-year-old president.
Clooney is not the only star who has supported Harris. As CNN reports, citing people close to her, pop diva Beyoncé has given her permission for her hit “Freedom” to be played at Harris’ campaign appearances. The song was then played on Monday evening at Harris’ first official appearance at her campaign headquarters.
3:15 p.m.: At a campaign event for Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance, Republican politician George Lang warned of a civil war if Donald Trump does not win. Lang, who sits in the Ohio Senate, said that Trump and Vance are the only ones who can save the USA. If they lose this fight at the ballot box, a civil war will be necessary.
Shortly after the performance, Lang backtracked on his statement on the short message service X. He said he regretted the way he had expressed himself. It was the excitement of the moment that had led him to do so.
10.33 am: US President Joe Biden has reportedly canceled nine trips planned for the next two weeks after withdrawing from his candidacy. The New York Post reports this, citing an anonymous source in the White House.
