On July 24, 2024, President Joe Biden gave an emotional Oval Office address announcing his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. The decision followed months of concerns about his age and health, heightened by his June debate performance. Biden said stepping aside was in the best interest of the country, stating that “the defense of democracy is more important than any title.”
Surrounded by family, he reflected on his journey from Scranton, Pennsylvania, to the White House, highlighting the personal significance of his decision to end his reelection bid.
