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United States President, Joe Biden has announced his stepping down from the November 2024 presidential race in the interest of his party and the country.
The president said his decision to step down from the presidential race “it is in the best interest of my party and the country.”
His announcement came amid continued pressure following a disastrous debate performance last month that left many in his party questioning whether he should continue to seek reelection.
He will serve out the remainder of his term.
Biden, on his X handle on Sunday announced his stepping down from the race.
He said over the past three and a half years, America had made great progress as a Nation, saying today, America has the strongest economy in the world.
“We’ve made historic investments in rebuilding our Nation, in lowering prescription drug costs for seniors, and in expanding affordable health care to a record number of Americans, We’ve provided critically needed care to a million veterans exposed to toxic substances, Passed the first gun safety law in 30 years.
“Appointed the first African American woman to the Supreme Court. And passed the most significant climate legislation in the history of the world. America has never been better positioned to lead than we are today,” he said.