In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. The decision comes amid growing pressure within the Democratic Party and concerns over his health.
In a statement issued on Sunday, President Biden remarked, “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.”
Biden emphasized that he would address the nation later this week to provide more details about his decision.
Expressing his deepest gratitude to those who supported his reelection campaign, President Biden thanked Vice President Harris for her unwavering partnership. “Let me express my heartfelt appreciation to the American people for the faith and trust you have placed in me. I believe today what I always have: that there is nothing America can’t do when we do it together. We just have to remember we are the United States of America,” he added.
The Democratic Party now looks to Vice President Harris to lead the charge in the upcoming election against former President Donald Trump.
