President Joe Biden Passing the Torch To Next Generation As He Exited The Presidential Race 2024

US President Joe Biden said he’s “passing the torch to a new generation” as he pulled out of the Presidential race against Republican Donald Trump over concerns about the future of U.S. democracy. He explained his immediate departure from the race to Americans in an address to the nation. 

Biden says “I love my country more”

Biden In his address called on former  presidents Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln as he described his love for the office that he will leave in six months after a half century in public office.

“I have decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation. That is the best way to unite our nation.” said Biden

“I revere this office. But I love my country more.” he further noted

“A cause of American democracy itself must unite to protect it…It’s become clear to me that I need to unite my party in this critical endeavour. I believe my record as President, my leadership in the world, and my vision for America’s future all merit a second term, but nothing, nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy,” he further stated.

President Biden exits from the Presidency race

President Biden, 81, announced his exit after weeks of pressure from Democrats to step aside, in a disastrous debate performance on June 27. He endorsed Kamala Harris calling her a “tough” and “capable” of facing Donald Trump in the upcoming elections 

“She’s tough. She’s capable. She’s been an incredible partner to me and a leader for our country,” Biden said.

Biden addresses Trump in his speech 

President Joe Biden gave a 11-minute speech with references to the danger he believes Americans face if Trump wins the upcoming Presidential elections. He didn’t mean the name of Trump but was definitely referring to him.

“Nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy. That includes personal ambition,” Biden said.

“The great thing about America is here, kings and dictators do not rule. The people do. History is in your hands. The power is in your hands. The idea of America lies in your hands,” he said.

He also said “ Americans are going to have to choose between moving forward or backward, between hope and hate, between unity and division. We have to decide if we still believe in honesty, decency, respect, freedom, justice and democracy,”

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