In a lengthy message on his social media, Obama He praised his former vice president and stressed that he always had a “deep empathy and hard-earned resilience; basic decency and a belief that everyone counts.”
After reviewing some of Biden’s achievements at the head of the White House, he said that he had “every right to run for re-election and finish the job he started.” However, he noted that “everything he has fought for throughout his life will be at risk if Donald Trump returns to the White House and the Republicans regain control of the Congress”.
“Looking at the political landscape and deciding that the torch should be passed to a new candidate is certainly one of the most difficult moments of his life. But I know that I would not make this decision unless I believed that it was the right thing for America,” he acknowledged, while also highlighting that withdrawing his candidacy was a “testimony to the love of Joe Biden for the country and a historical example of a genuine public servant who once again puts the interests of the American people to their own and that future generations of leaders would do well to follow”.
Finally he expressed: “Michelle and I just want to express our love and gratitude to Joe and Jill for guiding us so skillfully and bravely through these dangerous times.and for his commitment to the ideals of freedom and equality on which this country was founded,” the Democratic leader concluded, without referring to the possible candidacies that are opening up to replace Biden in the November 5 elections 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US Elections: Joe Biden has withdrawn from the race and will not run for re-election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 be your president. And Although my intention has been to seek re-election, I believe that the best thing for my party and the country is for me to retire. 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.
Source: Ambito
