In a surprising turn of events, US President Joe Biden has officially announced his decision to withdraw from the upcoming November presidential race. The announcement came amidst mounting pressure from within his own Democratic party. President Biden shared this news on July 21, at a time when he is currently battling COVID-19.
The decision to step down from the race follows increasing calls for Biden to reconsider his candidacy, particularly after his highly publicized debate with former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump on June 28. Speculations grew further when President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on July 18, leading many to believe that his quarantine period would give him the opportunity to reflect and withdraw from the race.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
However, despite these expectations, President Biden remained resolute in his determination to continue his campaign. His steadfastness was evident in both his past and recent statements, where he made it clear that he would not let go of his pursuit for the presidency.
Former President Barack Obama and the 52nd Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, expressed their concerns regarding Biden’s candidacy in the presidential bid. These concerns likely added to the pressure he faced from within his own party.
In a significant development, after retracting from the presidential bid, President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominee for the November polls. In a post on [X platform], President Biden expressed his unwavering support for Harris, stating, “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. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump.”
