President Joe Biden has announced he will not run for re-election, saying it’s best for both his party and the country. This decision comes just four months before the election, shifting the race for the White House.
Biden faced increasing pressure from Democrats after a poor debate performance against Donald Trump in June. His decision to step down was also influenced by concerns that his campaign could hurt other Democrats in the November elections.
In his statement, Biden praised Vice President Kamala Harris, endorsing her as the next candidate. He called serving as president the greatest honor of his life and thanked the American people for their trust.
Biden also noted that despite his previous intention to seek re-election, focusing on his current duties as president is the best choice. He will speak to the nation about his decision next week.
This announcement has led to an emergency meeting by the Democratic National Committee and set the stage for the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Meanwhile, Donald Trump criticized Biden’s decision, claiming he was not fit to run for president.
This information is based on BBC news.
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