WASHINGTON, Monday, July 22, 2024 (WAFA) - US President Joe Biden withdrew on Sunday from the race for the US presidency and endorsed his Vice President, Kamala Harris, as nominee of the Democratic Party.

“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, 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,” Biden said in a statement posted on X.

Biden offered his "full support and endorsement" for Harris to replace him as presidential candidate in the coming elections to be held on November 5.

"Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this," he added.

Biden said he will address the US later this week in more detail about his decision.

K.T