“US President Joe Biden has exited the forthcoming US election in November, as per an announcement made on the digital platform X on a Sunday evening. The discontinuation of his re-election campaign occurred as a consequence of his fellow Democrats losing confidence in his mental sharpness and potential to defeat Donald Trump, thus leaving the political sphere unsure of the future course.
At 81, Mr Biden conveyed that his tenure serving the American populace has been the most esteemed period of his life. “Although I intended to run for re-election, I consider it’s more pertinent to my party and the nation that I withdraw and concentrate purely on performing my presidential responsibilities for the remainder of my term,” he stated. He pledged to elaborate on his decision to the nation later in the week.
Vice President Kamala Harris has received Mr Biden’s endorsement as the Democratic candidate for the November event.
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– Preceding the disclosure, Maureen Dowd discussed the increasing demand for Mr Biden’s withdrawal.
Visit from Netanyahu
Joe Biden will remain the US President for the duration of his term, extending from the fixed election date in November until January. His agenda still includes significant commitments, including a scheduled meeting with Israel’s president, Binyamin Netanyahu. Despite the unwavering support rendered by the United States to Israel both diplomatically and militarily during and prior to the Gaza invasion, there have been noticeable signs of discord between the two leaders recently.
Martin’s Acknowledgement
Micheál Martin, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, was among those who received Joe Biden during his visit to Dublin, Belfast and the hometowns of his forefathers, Louth and Mayo, in 2023, and has expressed his gratitude for the president, referring to Mr Biden as a “steadfast friend of Ireland”.
Trump’s Commentary
Ex-US president and potential 2024 competitor, Donald Trump, has delivered a disparaging report of Mr Biden, scrutinizing his health and effectiveness in office.
Impromptu Alteration
An intriguing report has been released by Reuters news agency. According to their sources, stepping down from the upcoming 2024 presidential election wasn’t always President Joe Biden’s intended strategy. In fact, as late as Saturday, he still planned on running. The announcement, which came on Sunday afternoon, took many by surprise considering it coincided with his ongoing recovery from Covid-19 at his residence in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
The abrupt change of plans shocked many in the White House, as only hours earlier Biden’s campaign had dismissed any rumours suggesting that he was planning to withdraw. However, by 1.45 p.m. on Sunday, he had informed his senior staff about his decision to back out, this information was shared by an anonymous source.
Joe Biden, currently 81 years old and dealing with a residual cough from his recent illness, was apparently greatly troubled by the mounting pressure within the Democratic party to abandon his campaign ambitions. He was especially peeved with ex-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, who Biden’s advisers suspect was behind efforts to manipulate him into stepping down.
So, what’s next? In terms of the US election cycle, Biden’s withdrawal comes quite late, particularly as Democratic delegates have already slated their support for him. Though he can’t directly transfer their support to Ms Harris, he could relinquish his hold over them and express his own endorsement for her, which he has.
This decision has set the stage for the next unfolding in the unique American democratic system that includes a convention where the final decision will be made.
In his full statement leaving the race, Biden expressed his satisfaction with the progress made during his term. He credited his administration for supporting what he claimed to be the ‘most robust economy globally’ and for making significant strides in crucial areas including investment in national development, reduction in medication costs for seniors and healthcare expansion.
We’ve successfully delivered essential aid to a million veterans who had been in contact with poisonous agents. We’ve enacted the initial firearms regulation in three decades and elevated the first black female on the Supreme Court. Plus, we’ve also implemented groundbreaking environmental legislation worldwide.
At present, America holds the most potent potential to lead than ever before in history.
Without a doubt, all these milestones could not be reached without the assistance of the citizens of America. Unitedly, we prevailed over a global pandemic that occurs once every hundred years and also tackled the most challenging economic disaster since the financial collapse of 1929. We’ve upheld the principles of our democracy, strengthened our worldwide connections, and breathed new life into them.
The chance to serve as your President has been the highest privilege of my life. However, despite my earlier desire to be re-elected, I firmly believe it’s to the best advantage of my party and our nation that I step back and concentrate totally on fulfilling my presidential responsibilities for the remainder of my term.
In a few days, I will provide additional particulars regarding my decision through a national address.
For the time being, I would like to profoundly thank everyone who put in so much effort to secure my re-election.
I am extremely grateful for Vice President Kamala Harris’ exceptional partnership throughout this journey. And my sincere gratitude to the people of America for entrusting me with your faith and confidence.
My belief remains what it has always been: America can accomplish anything as long as we work as one. We simply mustn’t forget that we’re the United States of America.
Potential candidates that are often mentioned in the media are California’s Governor Gavin Newsom, JB Pritzker, Illinois’ Governor, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, along with Kamala Harris.
Martin Belam has previously discussed their profiles in a recent article.
Already Mr Newsom has shown gratitude for his mention, and so have JB Pritzker and Gretchen Whitmer.
Biden shows support for Harris.
A major topic of debate among US Democrats is whether Biden should stay for the full race and who will succeed him. However, soon after his statement on X platform, the President affirmed support for his Vice President and 2020 running mate, Kamala Harris.
“Choosing Kamala Harris as my Vice President for the 2020 election was the first decision I made as the party’s candidate. And, I must say, it’s been my best decision.” Biden declared.
“Today, my complete backing and endorsement goes to Kamala as our party’s nominee for this year. Now is the time, Democrats, for unity, in the aim of defeating Trump. It’s within our grasp.”
An aggregate of 36 Democrats in Congress have openly appealed for President Joe Biden, a member of their own party, to conclude his quest for re-election following a faltering debate display against the Republican adversary, Donald Trump. These individuals symbolise over an eighth of the congressional Democrats. Their party stands in command of 213 seats in the House of Representatives, and 51 seats in the Senate, at present. The 81-year-old current leader’s re-election campaign has proven to be controversial.