Stephen King Says Joe Biden Must Step Down; Rob Reiner Agrees: ‘It’s Time to Stop F—ing Around’ Because ‘We Lose Our Democracy’ If Trump Wins
variety.comZack Sharf Digital News Director Rob Reiner and Stephen King have joined the growing chorus of Hollywood voices publicly urging Joe Biden to step down as the Democratic nominee in the 2024 presidential election.
The “All in the Family” actor and “Princess Bride” director posted a statement on X to his 2.3 million followers in which he said Biden’s exit is imperative considering democracy itself is at stake in this election. “It’s time to stop fucking around,” Reiner wrote. “If the Convicted Felon wins, we lose our Democracy.
Joe Biden has effectively served US with honor, decency, and dignity. It’s time for Joe Biden to step down.” King wrote to his followers: “Joe Biden has been a fine president, but it’s time for him — in the interests of the America he so clearly loves — to announce he will not run for re-election.” Calls for Biden to step down erupted after his disastrous performance at the first presidential debate against Donald Trump.
Biden’s first post-debate interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos did little to put an end to the calls. Reiner and King join the likes of Netflix co-founder and executive chairman Reed Hastings in urging Biden not to seek reelection.
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