Foreign leaders react to Biden dropping White House bid

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on X:

"Joe Biden has achieved a great deal: for his country, for Europe, for the world." "Thanks to him, transatlantic cooperation is close, NATO is strong and the USA is a good and reliable partner for us. His decision not to run again deserves recognition."

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer:

"I respect President Biden's decision and I look forward to us working together during the remainder of his presidency," Starmer said in a statement. > Responses by politicians ranged from respect and gratitude to derision.

Biden is "a patriotic American who has always put our country first. His legacy of vision, values and leadership make him one of the most consequential Presidents in American history," Pelosi said in a statement, expressing her "love and gratitude" to him.