On July 24, 2024, President Joe Biden emotionally announced from the Oval Office that he would withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. Citing concerns about age and health, especially after a difficult June debate, Biden said his decision was for the good of the country and the Democratic Party:
“The defense of democracy is more important than any title.”
Surrounded by his family, Biden reflected on his journey from Scranton to the presidency, saying, “Nowhere else on earth could a kid with a stutter… one day sit behind the Resolute Desk.”