President Joe Biden, while isolating in his Rehoboth Beach house, has begun drafting his Oval Office address to the nation, according to senior officials. This speech is anticipated to be one of the most significant of his long political career.
Biden, along with his longtime communications aide, Mike Donilon, initiated work on the speech after publicly announcing his decision to withdraw from the race. This decision came after mounting pressure within the party and a recent debate performance that caused a stir within the Democratic party.
Following Biden's announcement, the Democratic party swiftly rallied behind the new candidate, resulting in a surge of support in terms of finances, volunteers, and endorsements.
The upcoming address holds a special place in the presidential narrative as it signifies the beginning of the end of Biden's presidency. Sources indicate that the president plans to use this primetime speech to explain to the American people the reasoning behind his difficult choice to step down from the 2024 race, citing it as being in the best interest of the party and the nation.
Looking ahead, Biden is expected to focus on the legacy of his one-term presidency in the days and weeks to come. However, discussions on this matter have not yet commenced in earnest, as the decision to withdraw from the 2024 race is still fresh and being processed.
