🇺🇸 Breaking News: President Biden Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2028

“It’s time for a new generation to carry the torch,” says Biden in emotional address from the White House

In a stunning announcement from the East Room of the White House, President Joe Biden declared he will not seek a second term in the 2028 U.S. presidential election, citing the need for “fresh leadership” and “a unified Democratic vision for the future.”“I’ve given everything I have to this job,” Biden said, surrounded by family and top aides. “Now it’s time for a new generation to carry the torch.”

The Decision That Shifts 2028

The announcement immediately reshapes the political landscape in Washington. Vice President Kamala Harris is widely expected to become a leading contender, though several Democratic governors — including Gavin Newsom of California and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan — are also eyeing potential runs.On the Republican side, former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continue to dominate polls, setting up what analysts predict could be another fierce ideological clash.

Reaction Across the Nation

Barack Obama praised Biden’s service, calling him “a steady hand who guided America through unprecedented storms.”Donald Trump reacted swiftly on Truth Social, writing: “Biden finally realized what the people already knew — it’s time to retire!”Wall Street reacted mildly to the news, with the Dow up 0.3% by midday trading.

Why It Matters

Biden’s decision marks the end of a five-decade career in American politics and opens the stage for the next generation of leaders. It also begins what many are calling “the most unpredictable U.S. election cycle in modern history.”

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