President Biden shocked the nation yesterday by making a historic decision to step aside from the upcoming re-election race. This unexpected move came after immense pressure from the Democratic Party to prevent a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House. Biden’s withdrawal at this late stage in the election cycle marks an unprecedented event in U.S. political history.
In a heartfelt letter shared on social media, President Biden expressed, “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. While I had intended to seek re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country to stand down and focus on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”
Biden confirmed that he intends to complete his term and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. Learn more about Harris’s stance on key issues here.
In a subsequent online statement, Biden praised his decision to select Kamala Harris as his Vice President in 2020, calling it his best decision. He further declared his full support and endorsement for Harris to be the party’s nominee this year.
Vice President Harris wasted no time and promptly announced her candidacy, stating, “My intention is to earn and win this nomination. We have 107 days until Election Day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win.”
The turning point for Biden’s withdrawal came after a notably poor debate performance against Trump, reigniting concerns about the President’s age and ability to secure victory in the upcoming election. Despite resisting calls to step down for weeks, Biden ultimately made the decisive choice to withdraw. His campaign staff learned of the decision just a minute before the President’s public announcement.
