All Eyes on Biden’s First Address After Presidential Race Exit | What to Expect

New Delhi: US President Joe Biden is set to address the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET, marking his first extensive remarks since announcing his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. This rare address will focus on his reasons for stepping away and his plans for the remaining months of his presidency. 

Biden’s announcement came three days ago in a letter to "my fellow Americans," where he revealed his decision to leave the campaign trail. The move followed a month of mounting pressure from within the Democratic Party, spurred by concerns over his age and his ability to face off against former President Donald Trump in a second term.

Joe Biden's Oval Office Address: What to Expect

In his letter, Biden stated, "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President." He continued, "And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term." 

He also promised to provide more details about his decision in his upcoming address. 

As Biden prepares to step down from the 2024 race, he has quickly passed the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris has already begun her campaign to secure the Democratic nomination, starting with a visit to the Biden-Harris headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday.

Biden’s address will offer further insight into his decision and outline how he plans to manage the remainder of his presidency as he shifts focus away from the election campaign. On Thursday, Biden will meet Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on a visit to the US. The Israeli PM will address a joint session of the US Congress, for a record 4th time, today afternoon. 

Where and When to Watch

President Joe Biden's Oval Office address is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET. He will deliver the speech from the White House, outlining his plans for the future and how he aims to complete his work for the American people.

The address will be broadcast on major US TV networks, including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, and CNN. Additionally, Republic TV will stream the address live on its YouTube channel.