Joe Biden has withdrawn from the presidential reelection race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s nominee. It’s an extraordinary decision that upends American politics and throws the Democratic nomination into uncertainty just months before the November election. Biden has warned of an existential threat to American democracy. “While I had intended to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and my country if I step aside for the remainder of my term and focus on fulfilling the duties of my presidency,” Biden said in a letter announcing his decision. Biden’s shocking announcement came after a weeks-long pressure campaign by Democratic leaders, organizers and donors who had come to believe there was no path to victory as long as the embattled incumbent president remained the nominee. More than 30 Democratic lawmakers had called on Biden to resign. In a Truth Social post, Trump said Biden “is not qualified to run for president, let alone serve as president, and never has been!” “Biden only got to this presidency on lies, fake news and never leaving his basement,” Trump said. “Everyone around him, including his doctors and the media, knew he was incapable of being president, and he was.” Trump listed a string of lies about immigration, concluding: “His presidency will hurt us greatly, but we will quickly repair the damage he caused. Make America Great Again!”
Last Update: 22 July 2024 03:03 IST
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