President Joe Biden has announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 race for the White House, effectively ending his bid for reelection. The move comes in the wake of a disastrous three weeks for the President after a debate with former President Donald Trump, which raised concerns about Biden's fitness for office just four months before the election.
Following the June 27 debate, in which the 81-year-old president struggled to articulate his thoughts, provided nonsensical answers, and failed to challenge Trump's falsehoods, Biden faced mounting pressure from his Democratic allies to step aside. Ultimately, he made the difficult choice to prioritize the best interests of his party and the country.
In a letter posted to his X account, Biden expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve as President and explained his decision to withdraw from the race. He stated, "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term."
Shortly after the announcement, Biden took to X once again to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for the upcoming election. Harris, who has quickly become a favorite among Democrats, is expected to receive the nomination at the party's August convention in Chicago.
"Today, I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year," Biden declared in his post. He urged Democrats to unite and rally behind Harris, emphasizing the importance of defeating Trump in the upcoming election.
President Biden plans to serve out the remainder of his term, which concludes at noon ET on January 20, 2025. During this time, he will focus on fulfilling his duties as President and working towards the betterment of the nation.