US President Joe Biden has decided to end his bid for re-election, stating that it is “in the best interest of my party and the country,” as reported by BBC.
This announcement, made four months before the upcoming election, significantly alters the dynamics of the presidential race.
The decision follows weeks of intense pressure from fellow Democrats after a poor debate performance against Republican Donald Trump in late June.
In a letter shared on his social media account, Biden expressed that serving as president has been the greatest honor of his life.
“While my intention was to seek re-election, I believe it is best for my party and the country for me to step aside and focus entirely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” Biden wrote.