The summer 2024 firehose of breaking news is continuing apace. One month after the catastrophic debate against former President Donald Trump that irreparably damaged the elderly president’s reputation, and eight days after his rival was shot in the ear on national television, President Joe Biden announced he is no longer seeking the Democratic nomination.

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