Biden bows out: President endorses Harris amid health rumors, his brother comments
On Sunday, Biden announced that he would not seek re-election. His decision has generated widespread discussion. The president's brother, Frank Biden, also shared his thoughts, causing a stir.
Jul 24, 2024 | updated: 12:10 PM EDT, July 24, 2024
On Sunday, July 21, Joe Biden issued a statement announcing his decision to withdraw from seeking re-election. He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor, who is expected to run for the White House. Biden's decision has been widely commented on in the media. His younger brother, Frank Biden, also responded to the news.
CBS News reporters asked Frank Biden if his brother's deteriorating health condition was the main reason for his withdrawal from the race. "In my humble opinion, absolutely," said the younger Biden brother.
Frank Biden emphasized that he is "incredibly proud" of his older brother, whom he called a "hero" for prioritizing the good of the country over his own interests. He also expressed the hope the Democratic party would unite around this act.
CBS News noted that Frank Biden's position does not reflect the official stance of the president's family. White House spokesperson Andrew Bates unequivocally denied the circulating rumors that the president's deteriorating health was the deciding factor in his withdrawal from the election.
CBS News also quoted a "source close to the Biden family," which stated that Frank Biden "suffers from alcoholism and hasn’t spoken to his brother, the president, in weeks." The source emphasized that the claim that Joe Biden's health condition influenced his decision is "entirely untrue."
This is how Joe Biden justified his decision
President Biden's age and health condition have been key topics in discussions about his potential re-election. As "Super Express" reminds us, concerns about the American leader's condition intensified after the first presidential debate, in which the current president did not perform well.
It was noted that he often stammered, spoke very slowly and quietly, lost his train of thought, and sometimes seemed entirely absent. Following this debate, each of Biden's subsequent public appearances was closely scrutinized, and each misstep was carefully analyzed.
In his statement, Biden announced that he will not accept the nomination, choosing instead to "focus all his energy on his duties as President. "Democrats—it's time to unite and defeat Trump. Let's do it," Joe Biden urged.
