President Joe Biden finally bows out of race after weeks of Democratic Party pressure

This evening’s announcement comes amid widespread speculation over just who might be able to replace the president to face-off with Donald Trump at the November election (Picture: Getty Images)

Joe Biden has announced he will not seek re-election against Donald Trump in November. 

The incumbent president, who is currently self-isolating with Covid, made the announcement via a post on social media site X, formerly Twitter.

He wrote: ‘It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President.