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Biden Labels Trump as a “Genuine Danger” to US Security, Withdraws from 2024 Presidential Race Amid Party Pressure
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Following a contentious debate and an assassination attempt on Trump, President Biden steps back, endorsing Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
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In a surprising turn of events, 81-year-old President Joe Biden has decided to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, citing concerns from fellow Democrats about the potential impact of his candidacy on their campaigns. In a revealing interview with CBS News, Biden admitted that pressure from Democratic colleagues played a significant role in his decision to step down.
Biden expressed concerns about the divisive nature of the race, stating, “The polls we had showed that it was a neck-and-neck race, would have been down to the wire. But what happened was, a number of my Democratic colleagues in the House and Senate thought that I was gonna hurt them in the races. And I was concerned if I stayed in the race, that would be the topic.”
This announcement follows a debate debacle on CNN against former President Donald Trump, which reportedly led to growing demands within the Democratic Party for Biden to step aside. The electoral momentum further shifted when Trump survived an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania, intensifying the already heated race.
Biden also issued a stark warning about the potential consequences of a Trump victory, stating, “Mark my words: If he wins this nomination, I mean, excuse me, this election, watch what happens. It’s a danger. He’s a genuine danger to American security.”
As Biden steps down, he has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s nominee, setting the stage for a high-stakes election later this year.