Joe Biden Exits US Presidential Election Race.

SOURCE: BBC.

US President Joe Biden has announced his decision to end his candidacy for re-election, stating, “It is in the best interest of my party and the country.”

This announcement comes just four months before the American elections, significantly altering the race for the White House. The decision follows weeks of intense pressure from fellow Democrats after a lackluster debate performance against Republican Donald Trump at the end of June.

In a letter posted on his social media account, Biden expressed that serving as president has been the greatest honor of his life. He explained, “And while it has been my intention to seek re-election, 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 also stated that he plans to address the nation on this matter next week.

President Biden expressed gratitude towards his Vice President, Kamala Harris, calling her an “extraordinary partner.” He also thanked the American people for their faith and trust, saying, “I believe today and always have: that there is nothing America can’t do when we do it together. We just have to remember we are the United States of America.”

Last week, Biden returned to his home in Delaware after being diagnosed with Covid, but said on Friday he was looking forward to “getting back on the campaign trail next week.”

Despite previously stating that only the “Lord Almighty” could make him withdraw, Biden later mentioned he would consider stepping down if faced with a health condition.