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Joe Biden Says He Exited Race Because It Was Time To “Pass The Torch” To Next Generation: “I Revere This Office, But I Love My Country More”


The president will tell viewers that democracy is at stake.

President Joe Biden plans to tell viewers tonight that “the defense of democracy is more important than any title,” as he delivers an Oval Office address following his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. “I draw strength, and find joy, in working for the American people,” Biden plans to say, according to excerpts released by the White House. Broadcast networks plan special reports on Biden’s remarks, with coverage also across cable news and streaming channels.

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