Biden drops out of 2024 race in just 25 days after endorsing Harris.

Breaking News: President Biden Ends Reelection Campaign

President Biden shocked the nation on Sunday by announcing his decision to end his campaign for a second term. This decision came after weeks of pressure from within his own party, ultimately leading him to step aside and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris.

In a heartfelt letter posted on social media, Mr. Biden expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve as president, stating, “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your president. 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 focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term.”

The central concern surrounding Biden’s campaign has been his age, with many questioning his ability to defeat former President Donald Trump and secure a second term. His performance in the recent debate on June 27 only furthered these doubts, leading to a rapid shift from a commitment to see his campaign through to announcing his decision to step aside.

The events leading up to Biden’s historic move unfolded rapidly. Following the debate, where Biden sought to demonstrate his readiness for a second term, concerns within the Democratic Party grew. Criticism of his debate performance led to a cascade of pressure from congressional Democrats, with Rep. Lloyd Doggett being the first to call on Biden to drop out of the race.

Despite initially standing firm in his decision to continue running, Biden faced mounting challenges as more congressional Democrats joined the call for him to step down. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a once staunch supporter of Biden, began to backtrack on her support, signaling a shift in the party’s stance.

As the pressure mounted, Biden continued to defend his candidacy, even as doubts about his ability to secure victory in November grew. However, a series of missteps, including referring to Vice President Kamala Harris as “Vice President Trump” in a press conference, further fueled concerns about his candidacy.

The turning point came when a gunman opened fire at a Trump campaign rally, prompting Biden to cancel his own campaign events out of respect. In his address to the nation from the Oval Office, Biden called for unity and a lowering of the political temperature in the country.

Following a report that Biden had been diagnosed with COVID, he faced even more challenges, with speculation about his health and ability to continue running mounting. Members of his administration privately discussed his chances of beating Trump, leading to further uncertainty about the future of his campaign.

Ultimately, on July 21, Biden made the decision to step aside and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. In a tweet, he expressed his decision to focus on his duties as president, highlighting his initial choice of Harris as his running mate in 2020.

With Biden officially ending his reelection campaign, the Democratic Party now looks to Vice President Kamala Harris to lead them in the upcoming election. The decision marks a significant turning point in the 2024 presidential race, setting the stage for a new chapter in American politics.