Biden drops re-election bid, endorses Harris

Biden drops re-election bid, endorses Harris
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US President Joe Biden has ended his re-election campaign after fellow Democrats lost faith in his mental acuity and ability to beat Donald Trump, endorsing Vice President Kamal Harris to replace him as the party's candidate.Biden, 81, in a post on X, said he will remain in his role as president and commander-in-chief until his term ends in January 2025 and will address the public this week."It has been the greatest honour of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek re-election, I believe it is in...

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