According to Biden, he was worried that continuing in the campaign would be "a real distraction."

In a recent interview, President Biden provided his most detailed explanation yet for his decision not to run for reelection, expressing concerns that his candidacy might negatively affect other Democrats in the upcoming November elections.

Biden explained on "CBS Sunday Morning" that internal polls indicated a tight race, with the outcome uncertain until the very end. He added that several Democratic colleagues in Congress feared his candidacy could hurt their chances in their races. Biden worried that if he stayed in the race, media coverage would focus on those concerns, leading to distractions.

Another key reason for his decision was the need to "maintain this democracy," emphasizing the importance of defeating former President Trump.

On July 21, Biden announced he would not seek reelection, a decision influenced by pressure from fellow Democrats after a poor debate performance against Trump. Many Democrats had urged him to step aside, doubting his ability to win in November.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a long-time colleague of Biden, has denied personally urging him to step down, though she has criticized his campaign and acted as an advisor to other lawmakers.

Polls showed Biden trailing Trump nationally and losing ground in key battleground states such as Nevada, Arizona, and Georgia. States critical to a Democratic victory, like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, also appeared to be closely contested.

After withdrawing from the race, Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. Harris has quickly garnered strong support within the party, energizing voters at rallies across major cities. Recent polls indicate that Harris has closed the gap with Trump, making the race highly competitive both nationally and in battleground states.

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