Read Biden's full letter announcing the end of his 2024 reelection bid

President Joe Biden announced he’s dropping out of the 2024 presidential race , following mounting calls from Democrats in recent weeks.

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The president faced pressure to exit the race amid concerns about his age and ability to win in November after his disastrous debate performance against former President Donald Trump in Atlanta last month.

Read the full letter here.

“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” Biden said in a letter released on Sunday. “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 focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”

Delegates are set to vote for their nominee in a virtual roll call on Aug. 7, weeks before the Democratic National Convention begins on Aug. 19 in Chicago. In a social media post following his initial letter, Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement at the top of the Democratic ticket.

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