Dropping out of presidential race aimed at uniting nation: Joe Biden

"I revere this office," Biden said. A crowd of staff walked into the White House earlier in the evening to watch the speech together. An official said a reception and "viewing party" were being held across the White House' state floor for Biden's address. The White House has denied that Biden has any cognitive issues despite a recent increase in verbal slipups. It was the fourth time Biden used the formal setting of the Oval Office since taking office in 2021.