Biden’s withdrawal opens up uncertain scenario and reactivates electoral battle

It has taken 24 agonizing days since the disastrous debate that pitted him against Donald Trump in Atlanta for Joe Biden to succumb to the mounting pressure: the president of the United States announced Sunday that, at 81 years of age, he is stepping aside from his bid for re-election to the White House in the November election. “My fellow Americans,” Biden opened a text in which he describes holding the office of president as “the greatest honor” of his life. “While it has been my intention to seek re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term.”

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