US President Joe Biden has announced the end of his candidacy for re-election, stating, “it is in the best interest of my party and the country.”
This unexpected decision comes just four months before the presidential election, dramatically reshaping the race for the White House. President Biden’s announcement followed weeks of mounting pressure from fellow Democrats, exacerbated by a faltering debate performance against Republican contender Donald Trump in late June.
In a social media post, Biden expressed that serving as president has been the greatest honor of his life and emphasized the need to focus on fulfilling his presidential duties for the remainder of his term.
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“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,” he wrote.
In the wake of his decision, President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his preferred candidate for the presidency. Despite his backing, it remains uncertain whether Harris will run unopposed for the Democratic nomination.
The Democratic National Convention, set to begin on August 19 in Chicago, will be the focal point for the nomination process, with an accelerated timeline to meet the August 7 candidate certification deadline in Ohio.
Biden’s statement also included a heartfelt thank you to Harris, calling her an “extraordinary partner,” and expressed gratitude to the American people for their faith and trust.
He reiterated his belief in the collective strength of the nation, stating, “I believe today and always have: that there is nothing America can’t do – when we do it together.” Biden plans to address the nation on this matter next week.
