Biden spoke from the Oval Office in primetime remarks carried by the major broadcast networks and several cable channels.
On July 21, Biden made it clear that he would not seek reelection this November, and instead endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.
The announcement came several weeks after his disastrous debate against former President Donald Trump; Biden’s poor performance led to widespread calls for him to withdraw.
His theme: “The defense of democracy is more important than any title.”