President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he will step down as the Democratic presidential nominee for the 2024 race and not seek a second term in the White House. He will address the nation later this week.
The news comes after top Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer, called on Biden to step down. vote Trump leads Biden in big swing states. In recent days, Biden has been off the campaign trail as he isolates himself amid a Covid-19 infection.
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Biden is dropping out of the 2024 race. What will happen next in the world?