It has become known who convinced Biden to drop out of the presidential race
US President Joe Biden has reportedly decided not to run in the upcoming election after meeting with two top advisers.
We are talking about Michael Donilon and Steve Richetti, advisers from Biden's entourage.
The US President met with them on Saturday, July 20. They discussed poll results showing a non-existent path to victory, CNN writes, citing sources.
Biden's final decision to drop out of the race was made in the last 48 hours.
The president consulted with his family and top advisers in advance, a senior campaign adviser said.
Plans to pull out of the race were discussed on Saturday evening and were finalised on Sunday.
The adviser explained that Biden was not determined but became convinced after studying polling data.
US President Biden has dropped out of the race and endorsed US Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.
