President Biden Withdraws from 2024 Race Under Pressure, Endorses Kamala Harris to Lead Democrats Against Trump

After a five-decade career, Biden had to face the truth about his age and his chances of beating Trump.

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After Biden withdraws, Kamala Harris launches her presidential candidacy.

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President Biden announced that he was withdrawing from the race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to run in his stead.

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"Kamala HQ" is the new name for the Biden campaign's fast reaction X account, which it utilizes to broadcast its message and counter assaults.

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Mr. Biden promptly offered his support to Ms. Harris, a contender poised to shatter barriers as the first Black woman, a woman of South Asian origin, and a woman to hold the office of president.

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With his decision, Mr. Biden put an end to the political crisis that erupted after the president's disastrous debate performance against Mr. Trump on June 27.

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