In a stunning turn of events, US President Joe Biden has announced he will not seek re-election, dramatically altering the race for the White House just four months before Americans head to the polls in November.
The 81-year-old president made his decision public after facing intense pressure from within his own party. Concerns over his mental fitness and ability to defeat Republican challenger Donald Trump had been mounting, particularly following a stumbling and sometimes incoherent debate performance against Trump at the end of June.
Despite these concerns, Biden had initially resisted calls to step aside. However, the growing unease among Democrats ultimately led to his decision to withdraw from the race. In a post on social media platform X, Biden officially endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election.
“Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this,” Biden wrote on X.
Biden’s endorsement of Harris positions her as the frontrunner to become the Democratic candidate. Harris, who has served as Vice-President since 2021, now faces the challenge of unifying the party and preparing for the general election against Trump, who remains a formidable opponent.
This unprecedented development marks a significant shift in the political landscape as the nation prepares for one of the most consequential elections in recent history. President Biden will continue to serve until January when the winner of the 2024 election will take office.
Democrats are now rallying behind Harris, hoping to maintain control of the White House and counter the Republican bid to reclaim it. The coming months will undoubtedly be filled with intense campaigning and strategizing as both parties vie for victory in November.
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