In a stunning twist to the presidential race, President Joe Biden has halted his re-election campaign and endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. This unexpected move reshapes the already intense contest for the White House.
In a written statement on Sunday, the 81-year-old Biden described serving as president as the “greatest honor” but emphasized that stepping aside was “in the best interest of my party and the country.”
Biden’s decision follows a chaotic period in U.S. politics, which intensified after his occasionally erratic debate performance against Donald Trump on June 27. Despite his withdrawal, Biden will remain in office until January.
Kamala Harris, 59, expressed her gratitude for the endorsement, pledging to “earn and win this nomination” and unify the nation against Trump. “We have 107 days until election day,” she stated. “Together, we will fight. And together, we will win.”
