The US president has announced that he will not seek a second term, throwing the election into the abyss of uncertainty.
As a result, Democrats will have to choose a new candidate to challenge Republican nominee Donald Trump in the November elections.
The announcement comes after months of speculation about Biden's age and fitness for the presidency, compounded by several high-profile gaffes and failed debates. Despite his claims that he is the best candidate to defeat President Trump, there are growing calls within the party for his resignation. Biden underwent a COVID-19 test during the campaign, which revealed mild symptoms, including a general malaise. Attention will now turn to who will replace him, with the choice likely to be made at the Democratic National Convention in August.
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