President Joe Biden has made a surprising announcement – he will not be seeking re-election in the 2024 Presidential election. This decision, made just four months before the election, has left the nation in uncharted territory.

In a statement shared on his social media accounts, the 81-year-old President expressed that serving as the President of the United States has been the “greatest honor” of his life. However, he believes that it is now in the best interest of his party and the country for him to step aside and focus solely on fulfilling his duties as President for the remainder of his term.

This development comes shortly after President Biden revealed his positive diagnosis for Covid, which raised questions about his ability to continue as the POTUS. Criticism surrounding his performance in the debate against Donald Trump last month further fueled doubts about his candidacy. Some have even called for him to withdraw from the race, including influential figures like actor George Clooney.

Although President Biden had previously blamed his debate performance on his hectic schedule and lack of preparation, concerns were expressed by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries during individual meetings with Biden. Despite these concerns, Biden remained determined to run for re-election, stating that he was looking forward to getting back on the campaign trail after recovering from Covid.

Now, with President Biden out of the race, the Democratic Party will need to select another candidate to face off against Republican nominee Donald Trump. The stakes are high, and the choice is clear – the race for the White House continues, with new possibilities on the horizon.