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Last Updated: July 28, 2024, 2:16 PM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up what has been a whirlwind week in the presidential race with her campaign saying Sunday it has raised more than $200 million in less than a week.

On Thursday night, Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and took the lead in addressing the public about their discussions.

Harris has secured commitments from enough delegates to become the presumptive nominee if they all honor their commitment when voting, according to ABC News reporting.

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Jul 21, 2024, 3:45 PM EDT

Donors, delegates relieved Biden dropped out, but split on Harris

Democratic delegates and donors are say they are "relieved" and "thrilled" that President Biden has made the decision to step down, but they are divided on the best path forward.

"No one I know wants a coronation. In fact, Kamala will be stronger to go through a mini primary and we need to have an alternative or two," one key donor told ABC News.

"We need to put best ticket together and let delegates vote," the donor added. "Not sure it’ll happen but we are trying."

Another delegate and donor told ABC News they are fully behind Harris.

"Now big donor money will start flowing again. His selfless act will save our republic," a second donor said.

-ABC News' Selina Wang

Jul 21, 2024, 3:41 PM EDT

Biden and Harris spoke ahead of the president's decision to leave 2024 race

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke on Sunday, ahead of Biden's decision to end his bid for reelection and endorse Harris to be the next Democratic pick.

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Justice Sonia Sotomayor swears in Vice President-elect Kamala Harris during the Presidential Inauguration, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington
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"Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year," Biden wrote in a statement on X.

Jul 21, 2024, 3:40 PM EDT

Sen. Cory Booker expresses ‘profound gratitude’ to Biden

In a statement on X, Sen. Cory Booker expressed his "profound gratitude" to Biden following news that he would end his reelection campaign.

"I cannot overstate the gravity of the noble and history-making decision that President Biden just made. The feeling that I have right now is one of profound gratitude," Booker wrote. "I am grateful that Joe Biden has been a friend, the most dedicated of public servants, and an extraordinary president."

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., speaks at a Team Biden-Harris and DNC press conference in Downtown Milwaukee as the Republican National Convention continues.
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"I am grateful that we have a president whose patriotism and love of country drove him to run and win against demagoguery in 2020, and who now, because of that same fierce love and devotion to his fellow Americans, has decided to be the bridge to a new generation of leaders," he wrote.

Jul 21, 2024, 3:36 PM EDT

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer weighs in on Biden's decision

Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised President Biden's legacy and said he "put the country, his party, and our future first" with his decision Sunday.

“Joe, today shows you are a true patriot and great American,” he said.

Schumer's statement comes days after sources told ABC News that Schumer privately urged Biden to drop out of the race.

Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., left, talks with Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., as they wait for the arrival of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in Washington.
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Schumer had a blunt conversation with Biden, sources said, making the case it would be best if Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race.