US President Joe Biden has announced that he is withdrawing from his candidacy for re-election.
According to BBC, Biden said his withdrawal from the November 2024 presidential race
in the best interest of the party
and the country.
His decision follows weeks of intense pressure from fellow Democrats after a faltering debate
performance against Republican
Donald Trump at the end of June.
In a letter posted to his social
media account, he said it had been
the greatest honour of his life to
serve as 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 the duties as President
for the remainder of my term. ”
He said in his statement that he would address the nation on the matter next week.
President Biden thanked his
Vice President Kamala Harris,
saying she was an “extraordinary
partner. ”
“And let me express my heartfelt
appreciation for the American
people for the faith and trust you
have placed in me,” his statement
added.
“I believe today and 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.”
Last week, he returned to his home
in Delaware after being diagnosed
with Covid, but said on Friday he
was looking forward to “getting
back on the campaign trail next
week. ”
He has previously said only the
“Lord Almighty” could make him
withdraw, but then later said he
would consider withdrawing if he
had a health condition.
