US President Joe Biden has ended his re-election campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him as the Democratic candidate, in an extraordinary decision that upends an already dramatic race for the White House this year.

He did also say that his decision to resign as president of the United States of America is in his best interest, which is to ensure that he focuses on his duties as president.

“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your president. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remaining term.” Part of Joe Biden’s statement read:

He also promised to address the nation soon about his decision, thanking all those who have worked hard to see that he is reelected, especially his vice president, Kamala Harris, who has been an extraordinary partner.

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“And let me express my heartfelt appreciation for the American people for the faith and trust you have placed in me,

I believe today and always have that there is nothing America can’t do when we do it together. We just have to remember we are the United States of America.”

While Ms. Harris has been picking up endorsements from many big figures in the party, she is yet to be officially nominated, and that may not happen until the Democratic National Convention on August 19.