Biden’s 50 years defined by triumph, tragedy and a reluctant exit
The final chapter of the president’s career will be marked by his failure to put to rest persistent concerns about his mental acuity and physical strength.
President Joe Biden’s momentous decision to drop out of the presidential race marks the sunset of a consequential career in public service that spanned more than 50 years, during which he traversed the thrills and troughs of American politics while also navigating personal tragedy.
Biden, whose quest for the presidency began threedecades before he finally fulfilledit in 2021, becoming the oldest to hold the office, is bowing out of politics reluctantly andunder pressure,at a moment he has called a critical “inflection point” for America.
