Although he was the presumptive nominee for the Democrats, receiving the most primary votes, President Joe Biden has decided to drop out of the 2024 presidential race.
In a press release, he stated, "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your president. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term.
"I will speak to the nation later this week in more detail about my decision.
"For now, let me express my deepest gratitude to all those who have worked so hard to see me reelected. I want to thank Vice President Kamala Harris for being an extraordinary partner in all this work. And let me express my heartfelt appreciation to the American people for the faith and trust you have placed in me."
President Biden will remain president until January 20, 2025 when the new president, who will be elected in November 2024, will be inaugurated.
After his press release was received, President Biden posted on X stating he offers his full support and endorsement for Kamala Harris to be the nominee for the Democrats.