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President Joseph R. Biden has dropped his re-election bid. Biden announced his decision with a letter posted to social media, after a growing movement for him to step aside.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
Biden’s announcement comes after weeks of mounting pressure from donors, Congressional Democrats, and other erstwhile allies who have publicly and privately called on him to drop out of the race.
Biden resisted calls to drop out for weeks, but in a pre-taped interview with BET News that aired Wednesday, said he’d consider exiting the race if a doctor diagnosed him with a “medical condition.” The White House announced Wednesday night that Biden tested positive for covid-19 and is “experiencing mild…
