After weeks of speculation, US President Joe Biden confirmed he will not be running in November against Donald Trump. He also endorsed Kamala Harris as the next Democratic nominee.US President Joe Biden announced on Sunday he was stepping down from the 2024 US presidential race.
“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your president,” he said in an online post.And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and my country for me to stand down.”
The 81-year-old president has been facing calls to resign since his debate against Donald Trump three weeks ago, where he seemed frail, was struggling to focus, and slurring his words. Before the latest statement on Sunday, however, Biden tried to project defiance and repeatedly dismissed those calls.
While confirming he would not be running against Trump at the November election, Biden indicated he would be staying on as president until the end of his term. The president also thanked his Vice President Kamala Harris for being an “extraordinary partner.”
