Biden says he withdrew from the race due to pressure from high-ranking Democrats.

In a recent interview, President Joe Biden revealed that it was the pressure from his fellow Democratic colleagues that ultimately led to his decision to drop out of the race for the White House. Speaking to CBS News' chief election and campaign correspondent, Biden explained that the polls were showing a close race and it would have come down to the wire. However, concerns from House and Senate Democrats about his potential impact on their own campaigns influenced his choice to withdraw.
Biden expressed his belief that if he had stayed in the race, that would have been the main topic of discussion in interviews, rather than the important issues facing the country. He even mentioned former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has been vocal about her thoughts on Biden stepping aside for Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden admitted that it would have been a distraction to constantly address questions about Pelosi's opinions.
Despite Pelosi's recent comments, she has not spoken to Biden since his announcement. She denies pressuring him to drop out, but has stated that she did not believe he would win the election. Instead, she wanted to see a stronger campaign that could lead to victory for the Democratic party.
Before deciding to end his bid for reelection, Biden had previously indicated that he was committed to staying in the race. However, his Democratic colleagues were encouraging him to do what he felt was best for himself and the country. Pelosi has stated that it is ultimately up to Biden to decide if he will run again, but time is running short.
Biden also reflected on his initial goal of being a "transition president" during his 2020 campaign. However, circumstances changed and he found himself in the position of being the Democratic nominee. He explained that his main priority now is to defeat Trump and protect the democracy of the United States.
While Biden has been making fewer public appearances, he is set to join Harris and her running mate, Minnesota governor Tim Walz, on the campaign trail. Biden praised Harris' choice of Walz, calling him "my kind of guy" and believes that the two make a strong team.
In the midst of all these developments, former President Barack Obama released a statement expressing his support for Biden's decision to step down. He also urged the American people to focus on the importance of the upcoming election and the need to defeat Trump.

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