In a surprising move, US President Joe Biden has withdrawn his candidacy from the presidential race. Defending his decision to step back, Biden called it the right choice. He emphasized that he would campaign vigorously for Kamala Harris.
Biden urged his supporters to back Kamala Harris just as they had supported him. He clarified that while the campaign's name has changed, the mission remains the same: to defeat Donald Trump.
Biden addressed his team, stating that if he didn't have COVID, he would be there with them. He expressed pride in their efforts. He mentioned that due to his condition, he would refrain from meeting people for the next three to four days but assured that he would soon be back in public. He emphasized that he wasn't going anywhere and wanted people to remember their excellent work.
Wholehearted Support for Kamala Harris
He has urged the campaign team to wholeheartedly support Kamala Harris and unite to defeat Trump. He expressed gratitude for their efforts and reiterated that his decision, although surprising, was the correct one. Biden acknowledged that it was a difficult choice for them, given how hard they had worked to get him elected. Nonetheless, he affirmed that it was the right decision.
Biden reiterated that while the campaign’s name has changed, the mission has not. He is determined to campaign extensively for Kamala Harris. Stating that democracy needs to be saved, he described Trump as a threat to the community and the country. He encouraged his foreign policy colleagues, counterparts, and people worldwide to recognize that Trump remains a significant danger. Biden expressed confidence that his supporters would work just as hard to get Kamala Harris elected as they did for him.
It’s worth noting that last Sunday, Biden announced his unexpected withdrawal from the presidential race through a letter. He stated that he would not run for the election. This decision came when prominent leaders in the Democratic Party and his supporters were appealing for him to withdraw.
