Joe Biden upended the world by announcing his decision to drop out of the 2024 election.While he quickly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democrat presidential nominee, Biden waited until Wednesday night to deliver his first on-camera remarks to the American people.Sitting behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, the 81-year-old said he withdrew from the race to help unite his party, protect democracy, and to “pass the torch” to younger leaders.Stay woke with our briefing while staying informed on all things LGBTQ+ entertainment, life, and more!“I believe my record as president, my leadership in the world, my vision for America’s future all merited a second term, but nothing — nothing — can come in the way of saving our democracy.
That includes personal ambition,” he explained.“So, I’ve decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation.
That’s the best way to unite our nation.”Biden: I believe my record as president.. merit a second term. But nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy.
That includes personal ambition. So I decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation. pic.twitter.com/gMn8gJ8WctSeated in the background of the Oval Office were members of the president’s family, including: son Hunter Biden, daughter Ashley Biden, and First Lady Dr.