In a surprising turn of events, Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal from the race for the US presidency, yielding to increasing pressure from Democratic colleagues on Capitol Hill and top donors. The 81-year-old President declared his full support for Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming November elections.

President Biden made his announcement through a heartfelt message to his fellow Democrats, emphasizing his commitment to focus on his presidential duties for the remainder of his term. He highlighted his decision in 2020 to choose Kamala Harris as his Vice President as one of his best, now extending his endorsement to her as the party’s nominee. Biden’s message conveyed unity and determination to defeat Donald Trump in the forthcoming election.

“My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this,” Biden wrote.

Before Biden’s decision on July 21, at least 37 Democratic Congressmen had publicly urged him to ‘pass the torch’ to a new generation. Reports indicated that Biden had grown increasingly frustrated with party leaders, including former President Barack Obama, who were pressuring him to step aside. The New York Times noted that Biden recognized the coordinated media leaks as efforts to intensify the pressure on him.

Reacting to Biden’s withdrawal, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump expressed his long-held view that Biden was never fit to serve as President. Using his Truth Social platform, Trump criticized Biden’s presidency, blaming it for various national issues, including immigration concerns and security threats. Trump reiterated his slogan, “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN,” while promising to quickly remedy the damage he believes Biden’s presidency has caused.

“Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve – And never was! He only attained the position of President by lies, Fake News, and not leaving his Basement. All those around him, including his Doctor and the Media, knew that he wasn’t capable of being President, and he wasn’t – And now, look what he’s done to our Country, with millions of people coming across our Border, totally unchecked and unvetted, many from prisons, mental institutions, and record numbers of terrorists. We will suffer greatly because of his presidency, but we will remedy the damage he has done very quickly. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump wrote.

This development marks a significant shift in the political landscape as the Democratic Party now rallies behind Kamala Harris. Harris, who has served as Vice President since 2021, brings her experience and policy expertise to the forefront. Political analysts suggest that this endorsement could unify the party and strengthen its position against the Republican nominee.

The withdrawal of an incumbent president from a re-election race is a rare occurrence in American politics, indicating the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of the current political environment. Harris’s candidacy will likely focus on continuing the Biden administration’s policies while addressing the challenges highlighted by the current political discourse.

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