On Sunday, President Joe Biden made a significant announcement, stating he will not seek re-election. This decision follows concerns among fellow Democrats regarding his mental sharpness and ability to defeat Donald Trump, leaving the presidential race in an uncertain state.
Biden took to Twitter to explain his decision: “While I had intended to run for re-election, I now believe it’s best for my party and the nation if I step aside. My focus will be on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”
He plans to address the nation later this week following his decision to withdraw from the re-election campaign.
Biden’s announcement has not included an immediate endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, creating turmoil within the Democratic Party just months before the election against Trump.
As of Saturday night, Biden planned to continue his 2024 run, but he informed his senior staff at 1:45 p.m. EDT on Sunday that he would be dropping out, according to a source familiar with the situation.
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Joe Biden endorses Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee.
Trump told CNN that he believes defeating Vice President Harris would be easier than defeating President Biden, should Biden step aside as the candidate.
If Biden is unfit to run for president, then he is also unfit to serve as president and should resign immediately. Speaker Johnson stated, “November 5 can’t come soon enough.
Johnson calls on Biden “to resign the office immediately.”
Hillary Clinton has endorsed Kamala Harris for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.
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After Biden exited the presidential race, Democrats collected over $60 million on Sunday.
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After President Joe Biden exited the presidential race and endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, Harris’s campaign has raised $49.6 million in less than a day, according to a spokesperson for Biden.
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According to CNBC, Democrats have raised over $90 million since Joe Biden withdrew from the race and endorsed Kamala Harris.
Nancy Pelosi has just given her endorsement to Kamala Harris.
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According to a source close to the Biden family, former President Barack Obama has not endorsed Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign because he doubts her ability to defeat Donald Trump, as reported by NYP.
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Barack and Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris for president.
