President Joe Biden made the surprising decision to end his re-election campaign just over four weeks ago, paving the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to launch her second presidential campaign. This week, Harris formally accepted her party's nomination in Chicago.
Despite the challenges and pain of the past few weeks, sources close to the 81-year-old president acknowledge that time has brought some healing. Biden, while admitting that this was not the path he had envisioned for himself, is reportedly convinced that ending his campaign was the right decision.
In his keynote remarks on the opening night of the convention, Biden is expected to emphasize the importance of Harris defeating Donald Trump in the upcoming election. His primary objective is to convey the message that Harris must be elected as the next president of the United States.
While there will be tributes to Biden during the evening, his speech will focus on passing the torch to Harris. Aides reveal that this speech is not meant as a farewell but rather a pivotal moment in Biden's political career.
Biden is currently fine-tuning his remarks for the speech, which is anticipated to be a defining moment for him. The president's dedication to supporting Harris and ensuring her victory against Trump is expected to be the central theme of his address.
