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Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race, leaving the Democratic nomination open

www.cbsnews.com Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race, leaving the Democratic nomination open

Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.

Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race, leaving the Democratic nomination open

"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 to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for my term," Mr. Biden posted in a statement on social media.

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