"Jason stick to covering the Oilers" "Clown" - NHL fans react to analyst Jason Gregor’s take on Joe Biden stepping down as president of U.S

US President Joe Biden called it quits on his reelection campaign on Sunday. He pointed to worries within the Democratic Party about his old age and his chances to beat Donald Trump. This choice has thrown the presidential race into uncertainty.

NHL analyst Jason Gregor shared Biden's statement on X and praised him for prioritizing the country's welfare over personal ambitions. Biden will address the nation later this week to discuss his decision further.

"Classy. Smart decision to put the country before himself," Gregor tweeted on X.

NHL fans reacted to Gregor's post on X.

"Clown," one fan tweeted.

"Jason stick to covering the Oilers," another fan tweeted.

"Wasn’t his decision imo.. they knew he wasn’t winning the election so the party told him to stand down. Crazy times," one X user tweeted.

Take a look at some more reactions from fans on X.

"Haha. You mean smart decision to allow the party to pick the nominee instead of the people," one fan tweeted.

"The fact you think this was his decision," a fan tweeted.

"Can you do the same Jason," a fan tweeted.

Joe Biden stops white house bid, Says It's Good for Democrats and Nation

Joe Biden released a statement on X (formerly Twitter), pointing to the achievements of his administration.

"Over the past three and a half years, we have made great progress as a Nation. Today, America has the strongest economy in the world. We've made historic investments in rebuilding our Nation, in lowering prescription drug costs for seniors, and in expanding affordable health care to a record number of Americans," the statement reads.

"We've provided critically needed care to a million veterans exposed to toxic substances. Passed the first gun safety law in 30 years. Appointed the first African American woman to the Supreme Court. And passed the most significant climate legislation in the history of the world."

Biden also thanked the American people for their help in dealing with the pandemic, economic issues, and protecting democracy. He wrote it was an honor to serve as President and that stepping down was best for the party and country. He also thanked Vice President Kamala Harris and promised to keep performing his presidential duties.