President Joe Biden has made a surprising announcement that he will not be seeking reelection in 2024. This decision comes after concerns were raised by Democrats about his age and ability to serve a second term, following a challenging debate performance. Biden stated in a released statement on Sunday that he would “stand down” and focus on fulfilling his duties as President for the remainder of his term.

Biden’s decision has disrupted what was anticipated to be a heated rematch between him and former President Donald Trump. Despite both candidates securing their party’s nominations, Biden’s lackluster debate performance against Trump increased doubts among Democrats about his capability to defeat Trump.