US President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Wednesday. Photo ReutersUS President Joe Biden addressed the nation on Wednesday, marking his first speech since deciding not to seek reelection. That is the best way to unite our nation," Biden said. On Tuesday Harris showed her willingness to throw a punch, contrasting her background as a prosecutor to his record as a convicted felon. Polls showed a tight race, with a Reuters/Ipsos poll giving Harris a slight lead over Trump, while a CNN poll showed Trump marginally ahead.