President Joe Biden withdrew his candidacy for the United States elections which will be held on November 8. Through a letter he published on social media this Sunday, the 81-year-old veteran declined to participate in the elections and will not seek re-election. Discussions have begun to define who will replace the president on the list, with the vice president Kamala Harris as the one designated to occupy that place.
After several days of pressure from within the Democratic Party itself, Biden formally announced that he is withdrawing his candidacy for reelection and will not compete against the Republican Donald Trump.
US Elections: Joe Biden has withdrawn from the race and will not run for re-election
“I believe that it is best for my party and the country that I step down and concentrate solely on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term.”the head of state said in a statement.
Bidenin a post on the social network X (formerly Twitter), said that he will remain in the presidency until his term ends in January 2025 and that he will address the country this week.
“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while my intention has been to seek re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to step down and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” Biden wrote.
The withdrawal of her candidacy for reelection paves the way for the vice president Kamala Harris tops the list, according to initial reports, the first black woman to do so in the country’s history.
A new scenario now opens up with Biden’s succession as the Democratic Party candidate in the United States elections.
Biden, 81, did not mention her when he announced his decision. It was unclear whether other senior Democrats would challenge Harris for the nomination or whether the party itself would choose to open the field to other candidates.
The presidential debate against Donald Trump, the turning point for Joe Biden
On June 28, Joe Biden and former US President Donald Trump met in a televised presidential debate on CNN, an encounter that put the former’s capabilities on full display.
Biden even lost the thread of his speech and stammered repeatedly before Trump’s astonished gaze.The Democrat struggled to finish his sentences and appeared hesitant and with voice problems. Jokes about the president’s gaze, hesitations and reactions quickly went viral on social media.
The Republican National Committee said Biden had “embarrassed” the United States and was “completely unfit” to serve in office because of his “cognitive impairment.” Democrats’ concern began to grow, and they even spoke of “panic.”
Kamala Harris raises funds and aims to be the Democratic candidate in the US elections
US Vice President Kamala Harris led a fundraiser in Massachusetts on Saturday, hours before Joe Biden’s nomination was withdrawn.
His fundraisers, including one Saturday in Provincetown, are drawing interest from donors eager to show they are willing to rally around his potential White House bid.
Now the discussion will begin within the Democratic Party to define who will be the candidate to face Trump.
Source: Ambito
