So now: US President Joe Biden is stepping down as the Democratic candidate. He announced this on Sunday at X. The move follows months of speculation about his age and suitability for another four years in office. Biden now wants to support his Vice President Kamala Harris in her candidacy.
Biden does not want to run for another term, but wants to remain President of the United States.
Besides the message on his personal X account, which he uses for the election campaign, there was initially no further official statement through any other channel.
“While it was my intention to seek re-election, I believe it is in the best interests of my party and the country that I step down and focus the remainder of my term solely on fulfilling the duties of my president,” Biden wrote.
More and more party members had doubts
Biden is stepping down as the Democratic presidential nominee amid growing doubts among his fellow party members. The 81-year-old said he would focus on fulfilling his duties during the remainder of his term. He plans to address the nation later this week to explain his decision.
For the Democrats, this now means that they must find a replacement for Biden by August 7. Current US Vice President Kamala Harris is considered a logical candidate.
Source: Krone
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