On Sunday, Joe Biden announced he would not continue seeking reelection to the Democratic nomination for President. He announced he will attempt to continue serving as president his through the remainder of his term, a move which is likely to face intense scrutiny from members of both party.
“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,” Biden wrote.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
Biden faced an avalanche of pressure to drop out of the 2024 race after his failure in the first presidential debate against GOP nominee Donald Trump, including from members of his own party. Biden was recently diagnosed with Covid-19, which followed a series of lackluster TV interviews and campaign appearances. Instead of rallying support like the president’s inner circle had hoped, the push further fueled doubts about his capability to lead.
