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Invoking health issues and a wish to prioritise his family, Biden withdraws from the 2024 presidential race. This decision comes as a surprise to many.
President Joe Biden has announced his decision to end his candidacy for re-election, citing the best interests of his party and the country. This announcement, made just four months before Americans head to the polls, significantly alters the landscape of the presidential race.
The decision follows weeks of mounting pressure from fellow Democrats after Biden’s lackluster performance in a debate against Republican Donald Trump at the end of June. Critics pointed to Biden’s occasional incoherence and weakened voice during the debate, which his party attributed to a cold.
In a heartfelt letter posted to his social media account on Sunday evening, Biden expressed his honour in serving as president and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor.
“And while it has been my intention to seek re-election, 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,” Biden wrote.
Biden took the opportunity to thank Kamala Harris, calling her an “extraordinary partner,” and extended his gratitude to the American people for their faith and trust in him.
He reiterated his belief in the unity and potential of the United States, saying, “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.”
The president, who was diagnosed with Covid last week and has been recuperating at his home in Delaware, indicated on Friday that he was eager to return to the campaign trail.
However, this latest development marks a significant shift in his plans. Biden, who had previously stated that only the “Lord Almighty” could make him withdraw from the race, acknowledged that he would consider stepping down if faced with a health condition.
President Biden’s statement concluded with an announcement that he would address the nation on this matter next week, signaling a new chapter in the 2024 presidential race.
Source: tigpost.com
