Joe Biden, In Oval Office Address Following Exit From 2024 Race, Plans To Tell Viewers That “The Defense Of Democracy Is More Important Than Any Title”

President Joe Biden plans to tell viewers tonight that “the defense of democracy is more important than any title,” as he delivers an Oval Office address following his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race.

“I draw strength, and find joy, in working for the American people,” Biden plans to say, according to excerpts released by the White House. “But this sacred task of perfecting our Union is not about me. It’s about you. Your families. Your futures.”

Biden returned to the White House on Tuesday, two days after he released a letter on X/Twitter announcing that he was standing down in the presidential campaign. Shortly after that, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place atop the Democratic ticket.

Broadcast networks plan special reports on Biden’s remarks, with coverage also across cable news and streaming channels.

More to come.