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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: U.S. President Joe Biden abandons re-election campaign
Caption: U.S. President Joe Biden abandons re-election campaign. Biden comfortably won the Democratic Party's primary elections earlier this year, putting him on course for a rematch of his 2020 battle with his predecessor, former President Donald Trump. However, speculation over his health and fears about the 81-year-old's age, combined with a poor performance in a debate with Trump and difficult interviews, have resulted in some within his party calling on him to stand down. On Sunday Biden, who tested positive for Covid-19 last week, confirmed he will not run again for President and revealed he will "speak to the nation later this week in more detail about my decision" in a letter posted on Twitter/X. ”While it has been my intention to seek reelection (sic), I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling the duties as President for the remainder of my term.” After listing his achievements in office thanked his Vice President, Kamala Harris, and concluded by writing: ”I believe today what I always have: that there is nothing America can't do - when we do it together. We just have to remember we are the United States of America.” Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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