In a surprising turn of events US President Joe Biden steps down from 2024 presidential re-election campaign. This decision paves the way for a new Democratic nominee to step forward in the race against the Republican candidate, Donald Trump.
In a heartfelt statement, President Biden expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve as the nation’s leader. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as president,” he said. “And while it has been my intention to seek re-election campaign, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term.”
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— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
President Biden plans to address the nation later this week, providing more details about his decision and his vision for the future of the Democratic Party and the country.
The decision follows weeks of mounting pressure from within the Democratic Party. Over 35 congressional Democrats have voiced concerns about Biden’s performance, particularly following his debate with Republican candidate Donald Trump. This internal pressure played a significant role in Biden’s decision to step aside.
Endorsement of Kamala Harris
In his statement, President Biden endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris as the ideal candidate to lead the Democratic Party into the 2024 election. “My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my vice-president. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made,” he said. “Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”
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Looking Ahead
With Biden stepping down, the Democratic Party will now focus on rallying behind a new nominee. Vice-President Kamala Harris, with Biden’s endorsement, is poised to take a leading role in the upcoming campaign.
Stay tuned for President Biden’s detailed address later this week, where he will discuss his decision and the future direction of the Democratic Party.
