In his first presidential address since ending his reelection bid on Sunday, President Joe Biden explained his decision to drop out of the race and throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, insisting that “the defense of democracy is more important than any title.”
Speaking from behind the Resolute desk in the Oval Office, the president stated plainly: “I revere this office, but I love my country more.”
How Biden’s single term and his decision to step aside are remembered will be intertwined with Harris’ electoral result in November, particularly as the vice president campaigns on the achievements of the Biden administration.
Watch the address here:
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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