Joe Biden ends his 2024 presidential bid

Biden announced he's dropping out of the race on Sunday.

President Joe Biden is ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate against Republican Donald Trump inflamed doubts about his fitness to serve another four years.

The decision comes after escalating pressure from Biden’s Democratic allies to step aside following the June 27 debate, in which the 81-year-old president trailed off, often gave nonsensical answers and failed to call out the former president’s many falsehoods.

Biden announced his decision in a letter released on social media. He did not immediately endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor.

The president said he will address the American people later this week “in more detail about my decision.”

Biden plans to serve out the remainder of his term in office, which ends at noon on Jan. 20, 2025.

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