U.S. President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the race on Sunday, after weeks of defying pressure to do so. Instead, he supported Vice President Kamala Harris.
At the age of 81, Biden, who tested positive for COVID-19 last week, declared that he would continue to serve as president until the conclusion of his term on January 20, 2025.
The Democratic National Committee announced that it would soon provide a comprehensive explanation of the process for nominating a new candidate. However, prominent Democrats expressed their backing for Harris. The Congressional Black Caucus, Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, and Bill and Hilary Clinton were among the supporters.
If nominated, Harris, 59, would be the first black woman to lead a major-party ticket in the U.S. Former California attorney general and senator, she lost the 2020 presidential election to Biden.
In the Democratic primary race to select its presidential candidate earlier this year, Biden triumphed with minimal opposition, despite voter apprehensions regarding his health and age.
His unwavering endorsement of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza alienated certain members of his own party, particularly young, more liberal Democrats and voters of color.
Even prior to the debate with Trump, Biden was trailing the Republican in certain national polls, and the battleground states that he would need to win in order to secure a victory on November 5.
Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, claimed that Harris would be easier to defeat than Biden.
