President Joe Biden speaks in Cross Hall of the White House, Monday, July 1, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Despite calls from many in the legislature to resign, Biden stuck to his decision to retain his political position. On Sunday, he shocked the nation when he announced he would no longer run for president in 2024.

After announcing he would step down, President Biden gave his full support to Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee.

Lawmakers from West Virginia and Ohio took to social media to respond to Biden’s announcement.

Four hours before President Biden made his monumental announcement, Ohio Senator and Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance took on X, saying, “If Joe Biden ends his reelection campaign, how can he justify remaining president? Not running for reelection would be a clear admission that President Trump was right all along that Biden was not mentally fit to serve as commander in chief. There is no middle ground.”