In a letter to the nation, America's 46th president said, 'I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President.'
The decision by the 81-year-old Biden was very nearly inevitable, as his chances to defeat Donald Trump collapsed and the odds of a Republican landslide victory increased, but its announcement was nevertheless a stunning moment.
Biden was clearly reluctant to make this decision; it was in many ways forced upon him, and by a particularly painful process. The party he loved and to which he has dedicated his entire adult life turned on him, including former colleagues and trusted friends.
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