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President Joe Biden is out.
The incumbent Democratic President announced on Sunday that he is dropping out of the presidential election for November 2024.
He announced the news via an open letter he wrote to the American people on Sunday morning. In the letter, Biden said the United States have made "great progress" during his time in the White House.
"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," he wrote, in-part, in the letter.
Below is a copy of Biden's letter:
Shortly after publishing the letter, Biden endorsed his running mate and Vice President Kamala Harris to hopefully take his spot in the White House. Below is a statement released by Biden:
"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."
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Biden's decision to drop out comes as a growing number of elected officials, including Democrats, called on the incumbent president, 81, to step aside due to his age and his performance during the June 2024 debate against former President Donald Trump. The decision also came as Biden continues his recovery from COVID-19.
On Sunday, Trump issued the following statement on his Truth Social page in response to Biden dropping out"
"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!"