Six days after announcing his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, U.S. President Joe Biden finally made a public appearance in Delaware on Tuesday and returned to the White House aboard Air Force One, ending his six-day quarantine due to contracting the new crown. . The 81-year-old president made his first public appearance since announcing on Sunday that he would not seek re-election, sparking widespread attention at home and abroad.
Biden's absence once triggered various speculations and conspiracy theories from the outside world, but he broke these rumors with practical actions. Wearing a mask, he slowly stepped out of his SUV on Tuesday, briefly saying "I'm fine" to the assembled media before embarking on the stairs to Air Force One for his return trip to Washington, D.C. Facing media questions about his withdrawal from the campaign, Biden just smiled and said nothing, turned and left, leaving behind a mysterious figure.
Before Biden's public appearance, his doctor, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, announced good news: The president has fully recovered from COVID-19. "The president's symptoms have disappeared, he has never had a fever, and his vital signs have always remained normal, including pulse oximeter. His lungs remain clear and the binax rapid antigen test is negative." This news undoubtedly brings concern to the public. Healthy people have taken a reassurance.
Biden plans to address the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday night to detail his reasons for withdrawing from the race and his outlook for the future. "Tomorrow night at 8 p.m. ET, I will address the nation from the Oval Office about what will happen next and how I will get the job done for the American people." He wrote on social media, giving an advance notice this important moment.
In order to eliminate external doubts about Biden's health, the White House has also announced a series of activities related to the president in the next few days. The events will focus on Biden's role and responsibilities as the current president, while his campaign has officially been put on hold.
Although Biden's campaign has come to an end, his support for Vice President Kamala Harris has never changed. He personally announced his support for Harris as the Democratic nominee and encouraged all Democrats to unite around her and fight for the future of America. Harris' campaign also moved quickly to reschedule a fundraising trip and other events scheduled for this weekend.
Looking back at Biden's campaign, from the fierce debate with Trump on June 26 to being diagnosed with COVID-19 on July 17, and finally announcing his withdrawal from the campaign, the road was full of twists and turns and challenges.
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