US Presidential Elections 2024: In a major development, US President Joe Biden has confirmed that he will contest the next Presidential elections which is scheduled for next year. "Our intention is to run again," President Biden signalled his aim to seek a second term, The Hill reported on Friday.
According to the report, as of now, Biden has not confirmed formally, but during his latest announcement he said he had already made the decision and would convey the same "very soon".
"No, no, no, no,” he said during a trip to Ireland, when asked whether his “calculus” had changed in recent days on when to make his announcement. “I’ve already made that calculus. We’ll announce it relatively soon. But the trip here just reinforced my sense of optimism about what can be done," New York Times quoted Biden as saying.
“I told you, my plan is to run again," he reiterated on being asked to explain his plannings.
However, he did not elaborate on his comments.
Pompeo said he would not contest
Earlier today, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, on Friday, announced he will not enter the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
His announcement came nearly six months after his former boss Donald Trump had started a political campaign for the next Presidential election. Before his announcement, it was considered as Pompeo would be the top contender for Trump. With his announcement, it would bring major relief to the former President who has been facing trials in the hush money case.
