2024-07-22 01:33:00
US President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race on Sunday, after a growing number of Democrats expressed concern about his electoral ability since a disastrous debate in late June.
WASHINGTON, July 21 (Xinhua) — United States President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race on Sunday, after a growing number of Democrats expressed concern about his electoral skills following a disastrous debate at end of June.
“Although I intend to run for re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to step aside and focus fully on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term,” he said. in a statement published on X (formerly Twitter).
He said he will address the nation in more detail later this week about his decision.
Joe Biden’s announcement, which ended weeks of speculation that he would resign, came after reports emerged that a growing number of Democrats had booed him, particularly prominent figures such as the -former President Barack Obama, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and the Senate Majority. Leader Chuck Schumer.
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