In a startling decision that will completely upend the already remarkable 2024 battle for the White House, Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the US presidential election and backed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee.
81-year-old Joe Biden claimed that he was giving in to weeks of pressure in the “best interest of my party and the country” after a dismal June debate against Donald Trump fueled concerns about his age and mental state.
Democrats are in further disarray as a result of the move ahead of the election on November 5. However, it might also galvanise the party that had grown demoralised, as Harris quickly reaffirmed her intention to “defeat Donald Trump” and become the first female president of the United States.