Biden Withdraws from 2024 Presidential Race
Breaking News: President Biden Abandons Re-Election Bid
Biden Drops Out, Throwing 2024 Contest into Turmoil
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Joe Biden announced on Sunday, July 21, that he would withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. This bombshell announcement marks the end of a tumultuous half-term presidency and has sent shockwaves through the political landscape.
In a statement posted on social media, Biden stated, "Today, I am announcing that I will not seek re-election in 2024. This decision was not made lightly and it is the culmination of a family discussion."
The 81-year-old president's decision comes amid growing speculation about his health and concerns from within his own party about his ability to win a second term. Congressman Lloyd Doggett of Texas became the first member of Congress to publicly call for Biden to drop out just one day before the announcement.
The withdrawal of Biden leaves the 2024 Democratic presidential race wide open. Vice President Kamala Harris is seen as a potential frontrunner, but other candidates, such as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and former Democratic candidate Andrew Yang, are also likely to enter the fray.
Biden's announcement has sent shockwaves through the Republican party as well, with many seeing it as an opportunity to regain the presidency. Former President Donald Trump has indicated that he may run again in 2024, and other Republican hopefuls, such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, are also expected to announce their candidacies soon.
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