Joe Biden announced in a statement that he is withdrawing from the race for re-election as President of the United States. In the statement published moments ago on his X (Twitter) account, Mr. Biden wrote that while he intended to run for re-election, he now believes it is in the best interest of the Democratic Party and the country to step aside. He ended his campaign amid intense pressure from Democratic Party members to withdraw following a poor performance in the first debate against Donald Trump. What will happen with Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race? In his statement, Joe Biden emphasized that he is stepping back from the election to focus on his duties as President of the United States in the remaining months. He will remain President until January 20, 2025. Joe Biden stated that he will speak to the American people this week. He did not introduce his preferred successor in this statement, but moments later in another post on X, he announced his 'full support' for Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States, to be his successor in this year's election. Joe Biden wrote to Democratic Party members: 'It’s time for us to come together and defeat Trump. Let’s get this done.' More details on this will be followed in live coverage by Radio Farda.
Joe Biden Withdraws from U.S. Presidential Election Race
Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election, believing it is best for the Democratic Party and the country. He will focus on his presidential duties until January 20, 2025, and has expressed full support for Kamala Harris as his successor. This development is significant as it reshapes the Democratic Party's strategy ahead of the election.
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📰 What Happened
Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election, stating it is in the best interest of the Democratic Party and the country. He expressed full support for Kamala Harris as his successor.
- Biden will remain President until January 20, 2025.
- His withdrawal follows pressure from party members after a poor debate performance.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The U.S. presidential election significantly influences foreign policy, including relations with Iran, which have been tense in recent years.
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