President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on July 21, 2024. He announced his withdrawal in a letter, stating that while it had been his intention to seek reelection, he believed it was in the best interest of his party and the country for him to stand down and focus on fulfilling his duties as president for the remainder of his term. He also endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement for the Democratic nomination. This decision came after a widely criticized debate performance against Donald Trump on June 27, 2024, which raised concerns about Biden's fitness for office and led to increasing calls from Democrats for him to withdraw. Biden continued to serve as president until the end of his term on January 20, 2025.