Biden Steps Aside: Calls for Unity and Defense of Democracy
President Joe Biden, speaking from the Oval Office, announced he will not seek re-election in 2024, saying he loves the country more than the presidency. He framed his decision as a step to unite his party and pass the torch to a new generation.
Biden reflected on America’s turning point, urging the nation to choose unity over division and uphold values like freedom, justice, and decency. He stressed that defending democracy is greater than any one person and called on Americans to work together against hate and extremism.
Over the next six months, Biden pledged to keep fighting for affordable living, civil rights, voting rights, climate action, and gun safety. He reaffirmed his Cancer Moonshot initiative and his support for Supreme Court reform.