Biden to Publish Memoir After November Election, Detailing Decision to Withdraw from Re-election Bid

▲ Former U.S. President Joe Biden

Former U.S. President Joe Biden will publish a memoir approximately two weeks after the U.S. election this November, detailing his time in office and the process behind his decision to withdraw from his re-election bid.

Biden announced on social media that his memoir, titled "Promise Me, America," is set to be released on November 17.

"This book is the story of the challenges we faced as a nation," Biden explained, adding that it covers "the decisions I made and why I made them."

He stated that the book will address major events during his presidency, including the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the war in Ukraine.

In particular, he plans to personally explain the background behind his decision to abandon his re-election campaign during the 2024 presidential race.

"I have included why I decided to run for re-election, and why I decided to step aside," he said.

Following a poor performance in a 2024 televised debate against Donald Trump, Biden faced mounting pressure from within and outside the Democratic Party amid concerns over his age and health, ultimately leading him to withdraw from the race.

The Democratic Party subsequently nominated then-Vice President Kamala Harris as its presidential candidate, but Harris was defeated by Trump in the general election that November.

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