In an unexpected announcement, USA President Joe Biden stated that he would not seek re-election. He emphasised the considerable progress made during his time, stating that America has the world's strongest economy.

Over the last three and a half years, he said, the government has made significant investments in rebuilding the country, lowering prescription medication costs for seniors, and providing affordable healthcare to an unprecedented number of Americans. Joe Biden also mentioned the provision of critical care to a million veterans who had been exposed to harmful substances, as well as the passage of the first gun safety legislation in 30 years. He also welcomed the nomination of the first African American woman to the Supreme Court and the passage of the most significant climate legislation in history.