President Biden made a significant announcement on Sunday, declaring his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. This move effectively ends his bid for reelection and leaves the Democratic nomination up for grabs, just weeks before the party’s upcoming convention in August.
The decision follows a series of events, including a lackluster performance in a debate against Republican challenger and former President Donald Trump, which raised concerns about Biden’s ability to serve another term.
These concerns were compounded by Biden’s recent COVID-19 diagnosis, which forced him to halt campaign activities and isolate at his Delaware home.
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The situation escalated with a growing chorus of lawmakers, including some Democrats, urging him to step aside.
Despite initial resistance from Biden and his campaign team, who reaffirmed his determination to continue in the race, the president ultimately announced his withdrawal through a letter addressed to the American public, which he shared on social media Sunday afternoon.
