Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race

Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race

US President Joe Biden announces he’s withdrawing from the race to be the next president, following mounting pressure from Democrats

He says his decision “is in the best interest of my party and the country” – but will stay on for the final six months of his term

Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris, the current vice-president, to be the new Democratic nominee, BBC reported

It comes four months before Americans go to the polls on 5 November

Biden, 81, had faced increasing calls to step aside after a faltering debate performance against Republican candidate Donald Trump in June.