Biden has given up on fighting Trump for a second term

US President Joe Biden has announced that he is withdrawing from his re-election battle with Donald Trump. It's a historic move that takes the already tumultuous race for the White House in 2024 into unfamiliar territory, AFP reported.
"It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve you as president," the 81-year-old Democrat said in a letter in X.
"Although I intended to run for re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country that I step down and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term," Biden added. .
He said he would "speak to the nation in more detail about his decision later this week."
The Democratic Party is now mired in chaos and must find a new candidate before the November election, with Vice President Kamala Harris as the leading candidate.
The incumbent resigned after weeks of pressure that began with a disastrous debate performance that raised concerns about his health.
The stunning move makes Biden the first president in US history to withdraw so late in the race, and the first to withdraw over concerns about his mental acuity and health. Stay tuned for more details. | BGNES