In response to several demands that he step aside from the 2024 presidential contest, Joe Biden has announced his withdrawal and endorsed the next Democratic contender.
Following the first presidential debate on June 27, the incumbent president was under increasing pressure to step down, and this declaration comes at the same time.
Many were displeased by Biden’s unconvincing performance because he fumbled for words, wandered aimlessly, and eventually faded off.
A number of prominent Democrats and media organizations, including the New York Times, demanded that Biden step down from his candidacy after the debate, even though his campaign first downplayed the incident as an isolated incident.
President Biden’s recent contract of COVID-19, which forced him to pause his campaign, has heightened worries.
According to BBC News, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries reportedly visited with Biden separately while his sickness to convey concerns over his presidential campaign.