In a stunning turn of events, President Joe Biden announced on July 21, 2024, that he will not seek re-election, effectively ending his bid for a second term. The 81-year-old president cited concerns about his age and health as primary reasons for his decision. In a move that has reshaped the political landscape, Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s nominee for the upcoming presidential election.Biden’s withdrawal comes in the wake of a series of setbacks, including a widely criticized debate performance against former President Donald Trump in June and declining poll numbers. The president stated that he will focus on fulfilling his duties for the remainder of his term, becoming a single-term president and a lame-duck leader.Vice President Kamala Harris, 59, has accepted the nomination, making history as the first Black woman and South Asian to be a major party presidential nominee in US history. Harris expressed gratitude for Biden’s endorsement and vowed to ‘earn and win’ the nomination. The Democratic Party has rallied behind Harris, with many prominent figures, including former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, as well as Hillary Clinton, expressing their support.The Republican response was swift, with Donald Trump, the presumptive GOP nominee, claiming that Harris will be easier to defeat than Biden. Trump called Biden ‘unfit to serve’ and labeled his withdrawal a ‘betrayal’.The Democratic National Convention, scheduled for August 19-22 in Chicago, is now expected to formally nominate Harris. As the party pivots to support Harris’s candidacy, some Democrats have expressed concerns about her ability to win the general election, citing her lack of experience as a presidential candidate.This unexpected development has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in the November 2024 presidential election.
Key points
- President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, citing age and health concerns.
- Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s nominee.
- Harris becomes the first Black woman and South Asian major party presidential nominee in US history.
- The Democratic National Convention in August is expected to formally nominate Harris.
- Donald Trump claims Harris will be easier to defeat than Biden.
Contradictions👾While most sources report widespread support for Harris within the Democratic Party, some articles mention concerns about her ability to win the general election.
