President Joe Biden stepped down as the incumbent Democratic candidate in the 2024 presidential election after calls to do so from Democrats and Republicans alike.

In a statement posted on Instagram and X on Sunday, July 21, Biden announced his decision to end his reelection campaign.

“I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” Biden said in his written statement.

Less than 30 minutes later, Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.

“Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year,” Biden’s X post said.

The only Democratic congressman of Kentucky, Morgan McGarvey, called on Biden to withdraw from the race on July 19 in a statement on X. He said the stakes of the 2024 presidential election are “too high.”

“This November, we have to defeat Donald Trump, flip the House, and protect the Senate,” McGarvey said in the statement. “The future of the Supreme Court, protecting access to healthcare, a woman’s right to choose, and combating climate change are among the critical issues at stake.”

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D) and Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries warned Biden that his candidacy could result in significant Democratic losses in the Senate and House, according to USA Today.

According to his statement, President Biden will address the country later this week to discuss his decision further.

This story will continue to be updated as more information arises.