The current president of the United States, the representative of the Democratic Party, Joe Biden, has officially announced that he will run for re-election to the post of president of the United States. He announced this in a video shared on Twitter.
"Every generation has a moment when they have to stand up for democracy. Stand up for our basic freedoms. I believe this is ours. That's why I'm running for re-election as president of the United States. Join us. Let's get the job done," he captioned the video.
Biden officially announced his re-election bid on Tuesday, launching a battle to convince the country that he deserves four more years in the White House and that his age will not hinder his ability to lead, CNN notes.
In a video released early Tuesday, Biden called next year's presidential race a battle against what the channel reported was "Republican extremism," bluntly saying he needs more time to fully realize his promise to restore national character.
"When I ran for president four years ago, I said that we are fighting for the soul of America. And we're still (fighting - ed.),” he said in the video, which began with images of the January 6, 2021 uprising and abortion rights activists protesting outside the US Supreme Court.
"The question before us is whether we will have more freedom in the coming years or less. More or less rights, - says Biden in the voiceover text. - I know the answer I want, and I think you do too. Now is not the time to be complacent. That's why I'm running for re-election."
Biden's official statement put an end to any doubts about his intentions and opened a race that could turn into a "rematch" with his opponent in 2020, former US President Donald Trump, notes CNN. Biden reportedly enters the race with a strong legislative record but a low approval rating, "a puzzle that his advisers still haven't been able to solve." As the oldest president in history, he also faces constant questions about his age, CNN noted.
CNN notes that Biden's fourth and final presidential campaign will be based on similar themes as in 2020, with Biden appealing to the ideals of the nation, "especially in light of the specter of Trump's return."
His video warns against "MAGA extremists" who he says are "dictating what health care decisions women can make, banning books and telling people who they can love."
But Biden's campaign will also focus on promoting the achievements of the first two years of his presidency and arguing that he needs more time to "get the job done."
"I know we can," he says.
