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Joe Biden
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., born on November 20, 1942, is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who served as the 46th President of the United States from January 20, 2021, to January 20, 2025. Before becoming President, he served as the 47th Vice President under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017 and was a long-serving U.S. Senator from Delaware between 1973 and 2009. Biden announced in 2024 that he would not seek a second term, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor.
Early Life and EducationJoe Biden was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Delaware with his family. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware in 1965, followed by a law degree from Syracuse University College of Law in 1968. He worked as an attorney before entering politics.
Political Career: Senate and Vice Presidency- At age 29, Biden became one of the youngest individuals ever elected to the U.S. Senate. During his long Senate tenure, he chaired key committees such as the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Foreign Relations Committee. He was instrumental in the passage of several landmark bills, including the Violence Against Women Act.
- In 2008, he was selected as Barack Obama’s running mate and went on to serve two terms as Vice President of the United States, where he played a significant role in foreign policy and economic recovery efforts after the 2008 financial crisis.
- Joe Biden took office as the 46th President of the United States on January 20, 2021, becoming the oldest person to ever assume the presidency. His administration focused on combating the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, infrastructure development, and addressing climate change. Key legislative wins included the American Rescue Plan and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
- By mid-2024, Biden faced growing concerns over his age and leadership effectiveness. Following a poor debate performance and mounting pressure from within his party, he announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Joe Biden married Neilia Hunter in 1966. Tragically, Neilia and their infant daughter Naomi were killed in a car accident in 1972. He later married Jill Jacobs in 1977, a lifelong educator. Together, they have a daughter, Ashley Biden. His son Beau Biden, a former Delaware Attorney General, died of brain cancer in 2015. His other son, Hunter Biden, has been involved in business and has faced legal and personal challenges in the public eye.
- "Right thing to do": Indian-Americans praise Biden's decision to drop out of 2024 Presidential race
Joe Biden, 81, dropped out of the presidential race, endorsing Kamala Harris. Indian-Americans praised his decision, acknowledging it must have been difficult but prioritised America.
- US Presidential Polls: As Biden endorses, Kamala Harris vows to "earn and win" party nomination
Endorsed by Joe Biden, Kamala Harris aims to "earn and win" the Democratic nomination and unite the nation to defeat Donald Trump, potentially becoming the first Black and Asian American presidential nominee.
- 'Trump doesn’t hate you': Elon Musk vs Indian-American billionaire over former US president
Batle on X: Khosla, an OpenAI investor and Democratic donor, seeks and 'open convention' to select a more moderate candidate. Meanwhile Musk, who recently endorsed Trump,urges Khosla to support Trump.
- Donald Trump slams Biden’s withdrawal, says he's unfit to be US President
Biden's decision to nominate Harris (59) follows weeks of intense pressure from fellow Democrats after his disastrous presidential debate performance against his Republican rival and former US president Donald Trump last month.
- Joe Biden drops out of Presidential race: Here's how Republicans are reacting
The 81-year-old Biden stepped aside after weeks of pressure from Democrats following a disastrous debate performance, throwing the election battle against Republican Donald Trump into unprecedented turmoil.
- Joe Biden abruptly shifted stance on 2024 race over the weekend, reveals source
Biden, 81, had been wrestling with Democratic pressure to step aside, particularly feeling frustrated by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whom Biden’s advisers believed was leading the push for him to withdraw.
- 'Not fit to serve as President': Trump reacts as Joe Biden drops out of US Presidential race
Trump Jr. argued that Harris would inherit Biden’s left-wing policy record with even greater extremism and ineffectiveness, citing the border crisis as a key example of her failures.
- 'Kamala Harris will be easier to defeat': Trump reacts after Biden pulls out of race to White House
The Trump campaign believes bypassing Harris, the first Black woman to serve as vice president, would deepen divisions within the Democratic Party and alienate Black voters, a crucial part of their base.
- As Biden drops out with dignity, he leaves behind a rich legacy spanning half a century
At 81, with over 50 years in national politics, Biden was reluctant to pass on the torch, believing his years of experience mattered above all else.
- 'It's in best interest of country': Joe Biden exits US presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris
Former President Bill Clinton and ex-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton praised Biden’s decision to step aside and expressed full support for Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.
- Biden fact-checks Trump's speech, vows to fight on as he prepares to hit the campaign trail again
In a thread of 13 posts on X, Biden, 81, said he had the distinct misfortune of watching Trump's speech, which he fact-checked and tore down the latter's claims one by one, at times, supporting it by what his government did on that issue late on Friday night local time.
- Biden 'absolutely' staying in US presidential race: Campaign chair
Jen O'Malley Dillon acknowledged there had been some "slippage" in support since the 81-year-old's disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump, but insisted he would still win in November.
- Biden administration forgives $1.2 billion in student debt, benefiting 35,000 public service workers
Biden administration forgives $1.2B student debt for 35,000 public service workers like teachers and firefighters. Total beneficiaries: 4.76M, avg. cancellation over $35,000 per borrower, under Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- China says halted nuclear arms talks with US over Taiwan weapons sale
The US and China in November held rare talks on nuclear arms control, part of a bid to ease mistrust ahead of a summit between leader Joe Biden and Xi Jinping
- Donald Trump wants to bring corporate tax rate to as low as 15% if elected as US President
In addition, Trump said he could consider appointing JPMorgan’s CEO Jamie Dimon as the secretary of the Treasury and won't ask Jerome Powell to step down as the US Fed chair before his term ends
- It’s time to cool it down: Joe Biden tells Americans after Donald Trump shooting
Trump’s shooting calls on all of us to take a step back. Thankfully Trump was not seriously injured,says Jpe Biden.
- 'It's a mistake,' Volodymyr Zelenskiy says of Joe Biden's 'Putin' mix up
Biden mistakenly referred to Zelenskiy as Putin at a NATO summit in Washington on Thursday before correcting himself two seconds later.
- Joe Biden condemns violence as Trump wounded in Pennsylvania rally shooting
Donald Trump was rushed off stage smeared in blood after a series of gunshots were fired at a campaign rally on Saturday in Pennsylvania.
- Joe Biden signs into law bill enhancing US support for Tibet
China had opposed the Resolve Tibet Act and described it as a destabilising Act. The Act was passed by the House of Representatives last February and it cleared the Senate in May.
- Biden says Kamala Harris is qualified to be president
Biden said, "From the very beginning, I made no bones about that. She is qualified to be the president. That's why I picked her."