In his first interview since exiting the 2024 presidential race, President Joe Biden revealed that he stepped back to avoid becoming a distraction and hurting the Democratic Party's chances in down-ballot races. Biden emphasized that his primary focus now is defeating former President Donald Trump and supporting Vice President Kamala Harris, who has taken over the Democratic ticket with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Despite concerns about his health and age following a shaky debate performance, Biden maintained that his decision was driven by a sense of duty to maintain democracy. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump labeled Biden's exit a 'coup,' criticizing his presidency and claiming that such international and domestic issues would not have occurred under his leadership. Biden thanked his campaign staff in a nostalgic event at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Delaware, acknowledging their efforts over the past year.