Biden announces he will ‘stand down’ from reelection bid
US President Joe Biden —photo by Samuel Corum/Agence France-Presse
WASHINGTON, United States — United States President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he is dropping out of his reelection battle with Donald Trump, in a historic move that plunges the already turbulent 2024 White House race into uncharted territory.
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“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 focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” Biden said in a letter posted on X. —Agence France-Presse
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