BREAKING: Joe Biden Set To Withdraw From Race This Weekend – But Will NOT Endorse Kamala Harris, D.C. Insider Claims
July 18 2024, Published 6:59 p.m. ET
President Joe Biden is reportedly planning to end his campaign for the 2024 election as soon as this weekend, according to reporter Mark Halperin.
RadarOnline.com can reveal Halperin spoke with multiple sources who claimed to have the "outline" of major moves the Biden administration is planning in the very near future.
On Thursday, July 18, the journalist took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and stated he's heard Biden most likely plans to announce his withdrawal from nomination on Sunday.
However, Biden allegedly "will NOT resign the presidency" and "will NOT endorse" Vice President Kamala Harris for the job.
Harperin's post noted that Harris was currently vetting "at least four possible running mates", including Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.
Other key points outlined included: "Open convention with Harris and about 3 others" and "Super delegates will not be allowed to vote on 1st ballot."
As RadarOnline.com previously reported, Biden told BET News correspondent Ed Gordon, that he'd consider ending his bid for the White House if he was diagnosed with "some medical condition".
The following day, it was confirmed the 81-year-old politician had tested positive for Covid, forcing him to cancel immediate speaking engagements for his campaign so he could self-isolate at his Delaware home.
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Biden's doctor said in a statement: “He felt okay for his first event of the day, but given that he was not feeling better, point of care testing for COVID-19 was conducted, and the results were positive for the COVID-19 virus.”
On Thursday, July 18, a second doctor's note confirmed the president was still "experiencing mild upper respiratory symptoms," but his vitals remained normal.
Prior to his diagnosis, Democratic leaders and other prominent public figures have called for Biden to drop out of the race due to increasing concerns regarding his cognitive and physical health.
Former President Barack Obama allegedly told allies he thinks his ex-VP should "seriously consider" quitting his campaign.
A recent report stated: "Obama sees his role as a sounding board and counselor to his former vice president, telling allies that he feels protective of Biden. In these conversations, Obama has said he thinks Biden has been a great president and wants to protect his accomplishments, which could be in jeopardy if Republicans control the White House and both chambers of Congress next year."