Joe Biden steps down from 2024 presidential race

The 81-year-old’s decision, made four months before the November 5 election, comes after intense pressure from Democrats following a poor debate performance against former President Donald Trump [View in browser]( [See all newsletters]( 22 July 2024 Joe Biden steps down from 2024 presidential race [US President Joe Biden ] US President Joe Biden on Sunday announced that [he will end his candidacy for re-election]( saying “it is in the best interest of my party and the country”. The 81-year-old president’s decision comes four months before Americans go to the polls on November 5. Biden’s decision follows weeks of intense pressure from fellow Democrats after a disastrous presidential debate performance against his [Republican rival and former US president Donald Trump]( the end of June. In a letter posted to his social media account, he said it had been the greatest honour of his life to serve as president. My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it's been the best… [pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV]( — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) [July 21, 2024]( “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 the duties as President for the remainder of my term”. [pic.twitter.com/RMIRvlSOYw]( — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) [July 21, 2024]( You Might Also Like [Democrats bet on Kamala Harris to overcome racism, sexism in 2024]( [World]( [Democrats bet on Kamala Harris to overcome racism, sexism in 2024]( [What’s next: Biden passes baton to Harris, here’s how it works]( [World]( [What’s next: Biden passes baton to Harris, here’s how it works]( [All-party meet: Govt calls for smooth running of Parliament, Opposition raises eatery, NEET rows]( [National]( [All-party meet: Govt calls for smooth running of Parliament, Opposition raises eatery, NEET rows]( [Short-term capital gains halve in AY24 IT returns; experts urge comprehensive capital gains tax overhaul]( [Economy]( [Short-term capital gains halve in AY24 IT returns; experts urge comprehensive capital gains tax overhaul]( Stay informed Subscribe to businessline to stay up-to-date with in-depth business news from India [arrow]( Copyright @ 2024, THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. If you are facing any trouble in viewing this newsletter, please try [here]( Manage your newsletter subscription preferences [here]( If you do not wish to receive such emails go [here](