President Joe Biden of the United States (US) has withdrawn from the November 5 election after weeks of pressure.
Biden, 81, served as deputy of Barack Obama, during his two terms as America’s number one citizen.
Like Obama and other Democrats, Biden lined up behind Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Presidential election won by President Donald Trump.
Four years later, Biden defeated Trump who was seeking reelection. Then 77, he had made history as the oldest person to be elected into the Oval Office.
However, his presidency has been marred with controversies, especially on account of ill-health and fitness.
The issue reached its height after Trump defeated him by a wide margin in a presidential debate some weeks ago.
Biden had consistently resisted pressure to quit until he announced it in a post on his X handle, on Sunday.
While announcing his decision to step down, Biden said he would remain as President and Commander-in-Chief until his term ends in January 2025.
