Biden Withdraws From Reelection Race Over Grim Poll Data

In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. President Joe Biden withdraws from reelection race on Sunday, after an intense 48-hour period of analysing unfavourable polling data. This surprising move came after he had assured many of his aides just the day before that his campaign against Republican rival Donald Trump would continue with full force.

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According to two sources, Biden’s decision was heavily influenced by internal polling data presented to him late Saturday, revealing his significant trailing not only in key swing states but also in traditionally Democratic strongholds like Virginia and Minnesota. Biden, who had been isolating at his Rehoboth Beach home in Delaware due to a COVID-19 diagnosis, spent the weekend deeply contemplating the mounting pressure from within his party to step down.

Accompanied by his long-time senior aides, Biden convened a call with his senior White House and campaign team shortly before 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, where he read the letter he planned to release to the public. His announcement, made just minutes later, shocked many within the White House, coming as a surprise to most staff members.

Biden Withdraws from Reelection After Debate Concerns and Internal Opposition, Prioritises Party Unity

The decision followed a contentious debate with Trump that raised concerns about Biden’s mental acuity, significantly impacting his standing in battleground states. Facing growing internal opposition, Biden chose to prioritise party unity over personal ambition, marking a historic and selfless decision in his political career.