WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden has told Americans in a televised address that he decided to end his faltering re-election campaign in a bid to save US democracy. Mr Biden, 81, said he felt his record as president “merited a second term” but that “nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy”. The White House speech marked his first public appearance since he left the race on 21 July, paving the way for Ms Harris to run for the party’s nomination. Mr Biden said he believed his record warranted a second term but personal ambition should not “come in the way of saving our democracy”. On Thursday, Mr Biden is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, as well as with the families of US hostages still being held in Gaza.

Source: The Nation July 26, 2024 09:20 UTC