Biden to Address Nation on Election Withdrawal, Plans for Remaining Term

President Biden is slated to deliver an address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday, his first public appearance since announcing his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and recovering from COVID-19. The speech will focus on his decision to step down, as well as his plans for the rest of his term in office.

President Biden is set to address the nation on Wednesday evening from the Oval Office for the first time since he officially dropped out of the 2024 election. The speech, which will begin at 8 p.m. ET, will focus on his withdrawal from the race and his plans for the remaining months in office.

Biden's announcement on Sunday came as a surprise to many, as he had previously vowed to run for re-election and had spent months campaigning. However, mounting pressure from Democrats and concerns over his health and mental acuity appear to have influenced his decision.

Biden to Address Nation on Election Withdrawal, Plans for Remaining Term

Since the end of World War II, only three incumbent presidents have declined to run for a second term: Harry Truman, Lyndon Johnson, and now Biden. In recent months, Biden has faced mounting pressure from his Democrat allies and legacy media outlets to bow out of the race, particularly after a botched debate performance against former President Donald Trump.

Concerns over Biden's health have also intensified in recent months, with critics alleging that his mental acuity has slipped. These concerns were further fueled by a Special Counsel report that described Biden as "a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory."

Biden to Address Nation on Election Withdrawal, Plans for Remaining Term

In response to these concerns, the Biden administration has repeatedly denied any claims that the president is suffering from a disease such as Parkinson's or dementia. However, conservative lawmakers and others have called on Biden to resign from the White House, arguing that if he is unable to run for re-election, he's unfit to run the nation for the roughly five months left of his tenure.

Biden's decision to withdraw from the race has set in motion a flurry of speculation about the future of the Democratic Party. Vice President Kamala Harris is now considered the frontrunner for the party's nomination, and she has already begun weighing running mate options. Other potential contenders include Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.

Biden to Address Nation on Election Withdrawal, Plans for Remaining Term

Biden's address on Wednesday is expected to shed additional light on his departure from the 2024 race and his plans for the remaining months in office. It will also be closely watched for any signs of his health or mental well-being.

Despite his decision to withdraw from the race, Biden remains the president of the United States, and he has a number of important tasks ahead of him. These include addressing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the economic crisis.

Biden to Address Nation on Election Withdrawal, Plans for Remaining Term

Biden's speech on Wednesday will be his first public address since recovering from COVID-19. He was diagnosed with the virus on July 17 and spent several days isolating at his home in Delaware. He returned to the White House on Tuesday after receiving a negative diagnosis.

The president's address will be broadcast live on major networks and streaming services. It will also be available on the White House website and social media channels.

Biden to Address Nation on Election Withdrawal, Plans for Remaining Term