Biden reaffirms support for Ukraine in historic Oval Office address
U.S. President Joe Biden, in a historic address to the nation from the Oval Office, announced his decision to withdraw from the presidential race while reassuring continued support for Ukraine.
"We will keep rallying a coalition of proud nations to stop [Russian dictator Vladimir] Putin and taking over Ukraine and doing more damage," he said on the evening of July 24.
Biden pledged to strengthen NATO, making it "more powerful and united than at any time in our history."
This Oval Office address marked a rare format for Biden, who has used it only three times during his presidency: after the U.S. averted a default, following the Hamas attack on Israel, and after an assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
Biden explained his decision to step out of the presidential race to "pass the torch to a new generation." He supported Vice President Kamala Harris and stated his intention to complete his current term.
Biden announced on July 21 that he withdrew his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election in November. Biden endorsed Vice President Harris as the Democratic nominee for president, who has expressed her readiness to run. All 50 state Democratic Party leaders have endorsed Harris as the party's new presidential candidate, CNN said.
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