2024 US presidential race: Biden withdraws, endorses Kamala

US President, Joe Biden, has dropped out of his re-election battle with Donald Trump.

Biden confirmed this decision on Sunday, in a historic move that plunges the already turbulent 2024 White House race into uncharted territory.

The 81-year-old Biden stepped aside after weeks of pressure from Democrats following a disastrous debate performance, throwing the election battle against Republican Donald Trump into unprecedented turmoil.

“While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” Biden said in a letter posted on X.

Biden said he would “speak to the nation later this week in more detail about my decision.”

The Democratic Party is now plunged into chaos and needs to find a new candidate by November’s election, with Vice President Kamala Harris the frontrunner.