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Read Biden's message to the nation as he quit the 2024 race

Katie BalevicJul 22, 2024, 02:51 IST

Business Insider

President Joe Biden.Andrew Harnik/AP

President Joe Biden announced he is dropping his reelection bid.
It comes after weeks of Democratic infighting about Biden's ability to beat Donald Trump.

President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he is dropping out of the presidential race.

It's a stunning shake-up that followed weeks of Democratic infighting over whether Biden had the momentum to defeat former President Donald Trump in November.

In his note to the nation, Biden said he would share more details in the coming days about his decision. Shortly afterward, he shared his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place at the top of the ticket.

Read a copy of the historic letter below:

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