U.S. President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race and endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris make her the likely Democratic candidate. While any Democratic president would face significant obstacles in enacting policy due to legislative and judicial constraints, foreign policy positions would remain largely aligned with Biden's, particularly on China, Russia and NATO. After weeks of speculation, Biden dropped out of the November presidential race July 21 due to electability concerns and endorsed Harris for the presidency. Afterward, Harris officially announced that she was seeking the party's nomination for president. Biden's endorsement does not immediately make Harris the party's official nominee, but it gives her an advantage over other potential candidates, such as California Gov. Gavin Newsom.