Joe Biden Drops Out, Endorses Kamala Harris

On July 21, 2024, President Joe Biden officially announced his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Biden cited the best interest of his party and the country in his decision to step aside, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new frontrunner. Harris will still need to secure the party’s official nomination during the Democratic National Convention in August. This historic shift has had a major impact on the race, setting Harris up against Donald Trump for the presidency.