Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race, endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for nomination

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21-07-2024, 21:34

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President Biden announced Sunday that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, a seismic event that will leave Democrats scrambling to select his replacement just weeks before their convention.

"While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for my term," Mr. Biden posted in a statement on social media.

Mr. Biden said he would address the nation later this week.

Shortly after the announcement, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination.

"My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President," Mr. Biden posted on social media. "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.