In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden announced today on his social media handle ‘X’ that he will not seek reelection in the upcoming 2024 presidential race. The announcement comes as a shock to many, as Biden had previously indicated his intention to run for a second term.
In his statement, President Biden reflected on the achievements of his administration over the past three and a half years. He highlighted the strong state of the American economy, investments in infrastructure, healthcare improvements, climate legislation, and various other accomplishments.
The President expressed gratitude to the American people for their support during challenging times, including the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic recovery. He also thanked Vice President Kamala Harris for her partnership throughout his term.
Biden stated that while it had been his intention to seek reelection, he now believes it is in the best interest of both his party and the country for him to step aside. He plans to focus on fulfilling his duties as President for the remainder of his term, which ends in January 2025.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
The President announced that he will address the nation later this week to provide more details about his decision. This unexpected development is likely to have significant implications for the Democratic Party and the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
As this is a developing story, political analysts and party members are expected to weigh in on the potential candidates who might step forward to seek the Democratic nomination in President Biden’s absence.
