President Joe Biden drops out of 2024 Presidential election

Biden drops out: President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election.

The decision comes after escalating pressure from Biden’s Democratic allies to step aside following the June 27 debate, in which the 81-year-old president trailed off, often gave nonsensical answers and failed to call out the former president’s many falsehoods.

Biden plans to serve out the remainder of his term in office, which ends at noon on Jan. 20, 2025.

“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term," Biden wrote in a letter posted to his X account.

He did not immediately throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, the party’s instant favorite for the nomination at its August convention in Chicago.

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[MPam]

It's NOT about age. It's about cognitive decline. There are some 80 years olds who are sharper than some 70 year olds. Cognitive fitness differs from one person to another among those of senior age.

[K-jbtr]

Who's going to wreck s*** now? Harris

[covua]

Many Americans like me, we don't need a good president, but we need someone who benefits us, so we vote for the Democratic candidate.

[jackrautio]

The senior demoncrat just hands his power to devilette harris. Here we go again😈

[terricoan]

Sad to hear, crazy this late! But I'm Blue all the way! Go, Kamala!

[reginavolosen]

Come back Mr President for the reelection 2024