Joe Biden withdraws from US presidential race, but stays mum on his replacement
Joe Biden on Sunday announced that he has decided to 'step down' as Democratic Party's Presidential candidate in the forthcoming elections, following his fellow party members losing faith in his mental stability and lack of confidence to beat Donald Trump.
«It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,» Biden said in a letter to his countrymen.
However, the President has not made it clear yet on who will replace him as Democrats' Presidential face.
It is to be noted that Biden's term ends on January 20, 2025.
The decision follows mounting pressure from his fellow Democrats to withdraw from contention following his performance in the June 27 debate. During the debate, Biden struggled with coherence, frequently provided unclear responses, and did not challenge the former president's numerous false statements.
The 81-year-old President also expressed gratitude to his colleague and US Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her an 'extraordinary partner'.
«For now, let me express my deepest gratitude to all those who have worked so hard to see me reelected. I want to thank Vice President Kamala Harris for being an extraordinary partner in all this work. And let me express my heartfelt appreciation to the American people for the faith and trust you have placed in me,»
