Minutes after Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, Richard Hudson, chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, questioned whether Biden was capable of completing his remaining term. He said, "If the president's mental condition is not suitable for the campaign, then his mental condition is not suitable for owning the nuclear codes. Every House Democrat must now answer whether the president is suitable to complete his remaining term. The American people know that no matter who the Democratic candidate is, they will be responsible for Biden's affairs: record inflation, weak overseas economy, border chaos, and high crime rates."