U.S. President Joe Biden Sunday announced he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential campaign.
The decision came after Biden, 81, faced pressure from members of the Democratic Party to quit over fears of his advanced age. Should he have been reelected, Biden would finish his second term at 86 years of age.
The 46th U.S. President announced his decision through an open letter posted on X.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
The announcement comes several weeks after Biden’s disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump, which turned whispers about his age and fitness into a public outcry.
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