In his first TV interview since withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, President Joe Biden revealed he stepped down due to pressure from fellow Democrats and a desire to prevent Donald Trump from winning.
Biden, 81, acknowledged concerns from party members that his age and mental fitness negatively impacted their reelection chances. His withdrawal followed a poor debate performance against Trump, which led to growing discontent within the Democratic Party.
Speaking from the White House, Biden admitted to failing in the debate but emphasized that he has "no serious health problems." He highlighted that key figures like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had refrained from supporting his campaign, influencing his decision to exit. Biden stressed his commitment to defeating Trump, stating that preserving democracy is his top priority.
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Biden expressed pride in his achievements on jobs, investment, and COVID recovery and pledged to support Vice President Kamala Harris, who has taken his place as the Democratic nominee. With Biden's withdrawal, Harris has seen a surge in support, boosting Democrats' chances against Trump.
Biden reflected on his initial plan to serve only one term, explaining that he was persuaded to run again, but circumstances led him to step aside.
As Harris campaigns vigorously in swing states, Trump’s light campaign schedule has raised questions, with his running mate, J.D. Vance, taking a more active role in the media. Biden warned that Trump poses a serious threat to American security and expressed doubts about a peaceful transfer of power if Trump loses the election again.
