Biden Says ‘I Gave My Best to You’ as He Passes Torch to Harris

In an emotional address at the Democratic National Convention, Biden touted his administration’s accomplishments and received a thunderous reception.

First Lady Jill Biden waves with her husband, President Joe Biden, at the end of the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

CHICAGO—President Joe Biden was preparing to deliver an acceptance speech for the presidential nomination at this year’s Democratic Party convention before he abruptly announced his decision to exit the 2024 race about a month ago.

Instead of taking the stage as the party’s nominee for a second term, he delivered an emotional speech on the first night of the convention on Aug. 19, passing the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris and bidding farewell to his 50-year political career.