The president will not seek re-election…
President Biden released a statement on Sunday withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race. After his disastrous debate last month, Biden faced an increasingly narrow path to a second term.
More than 30 Democratic lawmakers on the Hill had called for Biden to drop out amid tanking poll numbers and donor cash drying up.
“Over the past three and a half years, we have made great progress as a Nation. Today, America has the strongest economy in the world,” Biden stated in a letter posted to X.
“We’ve made historic investments in rebuilding our Nation, in lowering prescription drug costs for seniors, and in expanding affordable health care to a record number of Americans. We’ve provided critically needed care to a million veterans exposed to toxic substances. Passed the first gun safety law in 30 years. Appointed the first African American woman to the Supreme Court. And passed the most significant climate legislation in the history of the world. America has never been better positioned to lead than we are today.”
“I know none of this could have been done without you, the American people. Together, we overcame a once in a century pandemic and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. We’ve protected and preserved our Democracy. And we’ve revitalized and strengthened our alliances around the world.”
“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. 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 my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”
“I will speak to the Nation later this week in more detail about my decision.”
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— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
