Joe Biden has pulled out of 2024 race for the White House.
The US president has announced on social media he will no longer be seeking a second term, saying it's "in the best interest" of his party and country.
He's thrown his support behind Kamala Harris, urging Democrats to donate to her campaign as he stood down.
Michael Yaki's a former senior advisor to Nancy Pelosi.
He says this move is unprecedented.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024