Biden Praises Manchin Upon Senate Retirement and Growing 2024 Speculation
The president gave props to the West Virginia Democrat just hours after he announced his decision not to seek another term but signaled that he would not be leaving politics completely
President Joe Biden said on Thursday he looks forward to continuing his work with Sen. Joe Manchin “to get things done for the American people” after the West Virginia Democrat announced he will not seek reelection in 2024.
Biden's statement, released amid intense speculation Manchin may be flirting with his own White House run, said the senator “has dedicated himself to serving the people of his beloved West Virginia” for more than forty years in state politics and the U.S. Congress.
“During my time as Vice President and now as President, Joe and I have worked together to get things done for hardworking families," Biden said, citing major bills that deal with infrastructure, veterans, prescription drugs and gun safety.
The president added that Manchin and his family “should feel proud of the Senator’s service to West Virginia and to our country.”
Biden’s comments come just hours after Manchin announced his decision not to seek another term in office but signaled that he would not be leaving politics completely.
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