Recused himself from election to unite country: Biden

International Desk: US President Joe Biden has said that he has removed himself from the race for the 2024 presidential election to unite the party and the people of the country. He made such comments in an address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday (July 24). This is Biden's first address to the country after announcing his withdrawal from the November presidential election. In the speech, he urged the divided countrymen to embrace democracy and avoid the path of hatred.

The US President said that the time has come to hand over the 'torch of light' to the new generation. The US presidential election is scheduled to take place in November. The campaigning of the candidates around the elections is also going on vigorously. In the meantime, Biden announced that he would withdraw from the presidential race by ending his campaign for re-election.

Especially after Joe Biden's 'disappointing performance' in a debate with Republican presidential candidate and rival Donald Trump on June 27, Biden was under increasing pressure to withdraw as a candidate. But there were indications from the Biden campaign that the pressure would not be re-elected. Many Democrats were not happy with his decision. In such a situation, Biden announced that he would withdraw from the election.

He announced that he will serve as the US President until January. On the same day, Biden announced the name of Vice President Kamala Harris as his preferred candidate from the Democratic Party. In his speech to the nation yesterday, the 81-year-old US President said, "I respect this office." But I love my country more. "Joe Biden said, "Protecting an endangered democracy is more important than anything else.

I have made the best decision I have ever made by passing the torch of light to a new generation. This is the best way to unite the nation. Congratulating 59-year-old Kamala Harris, who is going to be the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party, in a televised speech, the US President said, "She is experienced." He is strong. He is skilled.

Talking about the November election and the country's democracy, Biden said, "The king does not rule here. Rather, the people rule. He said to the people, 'Now is the time to move forward. History is in your hands. The power is in your hands. The power of America is in your hands. Let's work together to protect democracy.