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President Biden Steps Aside, Backs VP Harris For Election

People listen in Lafayette Square to President Joe Biden addressing the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democrati

President Joe Biden delivered a solemn address from the Oval Office, announcing his decision to drop his bid for reelection and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. In a 10-minute speech, Biden emphasized the importance of defending democracy over personal ambition, implicitly criticizing former President Donald Trump.

Biden's decision marks a historic moment, as he becomes the first president since 1968 to voluntarily step aside. His announcement comes after facing doubts about his ability to defeat Trump in the upcoming election and concerns about his fitness for office at 81 years old.

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