Democratic politicians on Sunday praised US President Joe Biden’s historic decision not to seek re-election, praising him for putting his country and his party above himself.

Republicans called on him to resign, arguing that if he did not run for re-election, he would not be able to serve as president.

Biden’s announcement came after Democrats had been urging him to withdraw from the race for more than two weeks.

Nearly three dozen lawmakers had publicly called on him to end his reelection bid. Others had privately expressed concerns about the impact on Democrats in lower positions if he stayed in the race. When the president heeded those concerns, Democrats called it a selfless move.

“Joe Biden is not only a great president and a great legislative leader, he is also a truly great human being. His decision was not easy, of course, but he once again put his country, his party, and our future first,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement.

Social media was quick to point out Donald Trump’s age now that Biden has left office.

Trump turned 78 in June, and if he wins the election in November, he will be in the White House as an 80-year-old.

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