On Sunday, US President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the race for reelection. This is said to have happened after Democrats voiced concerns about his mental state and suitability to challenge US President Donald Trump, a Republican.
Best interest of Country
President Biden said on social media that he is giving up on running against Donald Trump for reelection. He therefore withdraws his ambition for president in 2024 after a contentious discussion raised questions about his suitability for a four-year term.
President Biden said on social media that he is giving up on running against Donald Trump for reelection. He ends his 2024 campaign with this, according to the AP, which also notes that “the announcement upends the dynamics of the presidential election after a debate performance that prompted many rank-and-file lawmakers to urge him to withdraw from the race.” A disastrous debate raised questions about whether he is qualified for four more years in office.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
It is understandable that Biden’s statement coincides with a loud and rising call among Democratic senators for him to resign.
Endorsed Kamla Harris
US President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic party’s presidential contender after withdrawing from the 2024 presidential contest.
My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. 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… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
“My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. 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. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year,” Biden wrote in a post on X
