Washington – U.S. President Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the presidential election via his X account.
This announcement comes amid ongoing speculation about his future over the past two weeks.
In his statement, President Biden expressed that serving the American people has been a great honor for him. He added that he will provide more details to the nation in a forthcoming address.
My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
Biden’s withdrawal is attributed to concerns about his health. Media reports indicate that due to a decline in his health and other issues, some of his close associates and key members of the Democratic Party had lost confidence in him.
Following Biden’s anticipated withdrawal, the Democratic Party has begun considering potential candidates. Names such as Vice President Kamala Harris and former First Lady Michelle Obama are being discussed as possible replacements.
This decision is set to have a significant impact on the U.S. political landscape, and all eyes are now on who will replace Biden and what the Democratic Party’s strategy will be for the upcoming elections.