Joe Biden 2024 presidential campaign facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Biden for President 2024 |
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| Campaign | 2024 U.S. presidential election 2024 Democratic primaries |
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| Affiliation | Democratic Party |
| Status | Withdrawn |
| Announced | April 25, 2023 |
| Suspended | July 21, 2024 |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, Delaware |
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| Receipts | US$210,851,151.58 (April 30, 2024) |
| Slogan | Together, We Will Defeat Trump Again Finish the Job Let's Go Joe |
Joe Biden, who is the 46th and current U.S. President, announced on April 25, 2023, that he would run for president again. His running mate was Kamala Harris, the current Vice President. If he had been re-elected, he would have been the oldest president to start a new term. His second term would have ended in 2029, when he would be 86 years old.
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Biden's Campaign Goals
Joe Biden's campaign focused on several important areas. He wanted to protect American democracy. He also planned to increase money for border security and law enforcement. At the same time, he aimed to make changes to how police work.
Supporting Rights and Laws
Biden promised to support and expand rights for LGBT people. He often talked about important laws he helped pass. These included the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which improved roads and bridges. He also mentioned the Chips and Science Act, which helps make computer chips in the U.S. Another key law was the Inflation Reduction Act, which made big investments to fight climate change.
Foreign Policy and Economy
A major goal for Biden's foreign policy was to make U.S. alliances stronger. He promised to keep supporting Ukraine and Israel. He said this support was very important for U.S. safety. Biden also wanted to continue efforts to reduce gun violence. He promised to protect the Affordable Care Act, a healthcare law.
Biden suggested raising taxes on very wealthy people. This "billionaire minimum income tax" would help reduce the national debt. It would also fund social services for people who need them. His trade policy aimed to protect American manufacturing jobs. He put special taxes on certain goods from China. This was to help U.S. industries and counter China's growing power.
Becoming the Nominee
On March 12, 2024, Joe Biden officially became the likely candidate for the Democratic Party. He won enough delegates in the Georgia primary election. He did not face any major challengers in the Democratic primary races.
Presidential Debate and Withdrawal
The first presidential debate happened on June 27, 2024. It was between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Many people thought Biden's performance in the debate was not strong. Commentators said he often lost his thoughts and gave unclear answers. After the debate, people started to question his health. Many people, including other Democrats, asked him to stop running for president.
At first, Biden said he would stay in the race. But on July 21, 2024, Joe Biden decided to end his campaign. He then announced his support for Kamala Harris to become the next president.
See also
In Spanish: Campaña presidencial de Joe Biden de 2024 para niños
