President Joe Biden has made it official: He won’t seek re-election against Donald Trump in November and will back Vice President Kamala Harris instead.
- Read Biden's full letter announcing his decision.
Why it matters: Biden’s decision completely upends the presidential race, which will now enter uncharted and unpredictable waters.
- No president has dropped out of a race this close to their party’s nominating convention, which is scheduled to begin on August 19th.
Catch up: Biden has faced mounting pressure to withdraw his candidacy since a catastrophic debate performance last month alarmed party officials and donors.
- Since then, nearly every head-to-head national poll has shown Donald Trump ahead of Biden by a significant margin.
What’s next: Biden's endorsement of Vice President Harris makes her the heavy favourite to be the Democratic candidate.
- Harris was also endorsed by California Governor Gavin Newsom, widely viewed as another possible candidate for President.
For Canada: When it comes to trade, Harris has said she would have voted against NAFTA and was one of only ten Senators who voted against the USMCA trade deal that replaced it.