President Joe Biden Withdraws from 2024 Presidential Race, Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris
In a historic and unexpected announcement , President Joe Biden declared his decision to withdraw from the upcoming presidential race. Citing the best interests of his party and the nation, President Biden emphasized that his decision was driven by a commitment to unity and effective governance.
Reflecting on his time in office, President Biden expressed gratitude for the honor of serving as President of the United States. In a statement released on his social media accounts, he affirmed, “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. While I had planned to seek reelection, I believe stepping aside now is in the best interest of the Democratic Party and our country. My focus will remain steadfastly on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”
President Biden’s decision follows weeks of deliberation and discussions within the Democratic Party, sparked by a challenging debate performance against Republican candidate Donald Trump. In his announcement, President Biden acknowledged the pressures faced and underscored his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition within the party leadership.
Highlighting his earlier decision to nominate Kamala Harris as Vice President, President Biden expressed confidence in her leadership abilities and announced his full support for her candidacy as the Democratic nominee in the upcoming election.
“My very first decision as the nominee in 2020 was to select Kamala Harris as my Vice President, and it has proven to be the best decision I’ve made,” he stated. “Today, I endorse Kamala Harris to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats, it’s time to unite and focus on defeating Donald Trump. Let’s come together and make this happen.
