Biden endorses Harris as his successor for 2024 presidential race

NORTH CAROLINIA, USA - FILE FOOTAGE, JULY 18, 2024: US President Joe Biden offered his "full support and endorsement" for Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as presidential candidate in the coming elections to be held on Nov. 5.Biden on Sunday, July 21, withdrew from the race for the US presidency.“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,” Biden said in a statement posted on X."Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this," he added.Biden said he will address the nation later this week in more detail about his decision.His candidacy has been in the spotlight following his dismal performance against former President Donald Trump in a presidential debate late last month.
Trump accepted the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin amid rising calls for Biden to withdraw from the race.(Footage by Peter Zay /Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)