President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election in a statement released on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Citing the best interests of the country and his party, Biden expressed his decision not to seek re-election despite his initial intention to do so.
"It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your president. While I had planned to run for re-election, I now believe it is in the best interest of both my party and the nation to step aside and focus entirely on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term," Biden stated.
He also mentioned plans to address the nation later in the week for a more detailed explanation of his choice. Biden expressed gratitude to those who supported his re-election bid, acknowledging Vice President Kamala Harris for her partnership and the American people for their trust.
"I have always believed in the limitless potential of America when we work together as one nation," Biden added. His decision follows growing concerns over his health and age, exacerbated by criticisms of his performance in recent presidential debates hosted by CNN.
Numerous figures within his party had urged Biden to withdraw from the race, emphasizing the need for new leadership and vigor in the upcoming election.
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