July 21st 2024.
In a heartfelt announcement, President Biden has shared that he will not be seeking reelection in the 2024 election. In an open letter to the nation, the 81-year-old expressed his support for Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. The news was first shared on Biden's personal social media on July 21, where he referred to his presidency as the "greatest honor" of his life.
"It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President," wrote Biden, reflecting on his time in office. While he initially had plans to run for a second term, he ultimately decided that it was in the best interest of his party and the country for him to step down and focus solely on fulfilling his duties for the remainder of his term. He promised to share more details about his decision in the coming week.
Biden also took the opportunity to highlight the accomplishments of his administration, including the passing of climate legislation and expanding affordable healthcare. He expressed gratitude towards the American people for protecting and preserving democracy, as well as Vice President Harris for being an "extraordinary partner."
While he did not explicitly endorse Harris as his successor in his initial letter, Biden later affirmed his support for her as the Democratic nominee. "My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President," he stated in a subsequent post. "And it's been the best decision I've made. 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's decision comes amidst mounting pressure for him to step down, following a poor debate performance in June. Despite calls from members of Congress and even Hollywood heavyweights like George Clooney, Biden initially stood firm in his decision to continue his campaign. However, with the growing pushback, he ultimately decided to reconsider and officially ended his campaign on Sunday.
For the remainder of his term, Biden will continue to fulfill his duties as President, while Harris embarks on the campaign trail as the Democratic presidential candidate. This news also coincides with recent reports surrounding Biden's January neurologist visit, with White House Press Secretary being blamed for inaccurate details. As the country looks towards the future, it is clear that the Democratic party is fully supporting Harris as their nominee, and the focus now is on defeating Trump in the upcoming election.
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