President Joe Biden has made a surprising announcement that he will not be seeking reelection in 2024. This decision comes after concerns were raised by Democrats about his age and ability to serve a second term, following a challenging debate performance. Biden stated in a released statement on Sunday that he would “stand down” and focus on fulfilling his duties as President for the remainder of his term.

Biden’s decision has disrupted what was anticipated to be a heated rematch between him and former President Donald Trump. Despite both candidates securing their party’s nominations, Biden’s lackluster debate performance against Trump increased doubts among Democrats about his capability to defeat Trump.

Acknowledging the concerns about his age, the currently 81-year-old Biden assured the public of his qualifications and determination to continue in the race. However, post-debate polling showed Trump gaining a slight lead over Biden, indicating the negative impact of the debate on his campaign.

In a subsequent statement, Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, emphasizing the need for unity within the party to defeat Trump. With Biden withdrawing from the race, the spotlight is now on Harris as a potential replacement.