Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:29pm on 21 Jul 2024,Sunday International
Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, stating it is "in the best interest of my party and the country." The 81-year-old president announced his decision in a letter, endorsing Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. Biden cited the need to focus on his current duties and expressed gratitude for the support he has received. His withdrawal follows months of speculation about his age and ability to serve another term. The Democratic nominee to face Republican Donald Trump will now be chosen at the Democratic National Convention in August.