Historical Decision of Joe Biden
Several weeks of increasing pressure from his own friends or those he thought were, led to the letter addressed by Joe Biden, the President of the United States, to his fellow citizens on Sunday, July 21. Biden stated, “Although it was my intention to run for a new term, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country that I withdraw and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term.” This decision is historic as Biden is only the seventh president in nearly 250 years to decline reelection, over 55 years after Lyndon Johnson in 1968 during the Vietnam War.
A Surprising Twist in the Campaign
The withdrawal of Joe Biden from the presidential race has shocked the country, upheaving the campaign for the November 5 election. Voters who expressed discontent about a rematch between Biden, 81, and Trump, 78, can now rejoice. The Democratic Party has opted for renewal, orchestrating the elimination of the 46th president of the United States just 107 days before the election.
Behind the Scenes Decision
Reports suggest that Biden utilized his time in recovery from Covid-19 to reflect with his family and come to the decision urged by party leaders, around thirty lawmakers, and former President Barack Obama. The public pressure for Biden to withdraw increased following his lackluster performance in a debate against Trump on June 27.
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[Image depicting Joe Biden’s announcement]
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