Browsing: Joe Biden

Joe Biden (Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.) is an American politician who is the 46th and current president of the United States.

A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 47th vice president from 2009 to 2017 under Barack Obama and represented Delaware in the United States Senate from 1973 to 2009.

Monday’s front pages are dominated by one story: Joe Biden’s announcement he will not seek re-election in November, and backing his vice president Kamala Harris to be the Democratic candidate. The president had been under growing pressure to step aside following a disastrous TV debate performance that had many Americans questioning his age and mental fitness. Despite attempting to mount several comebacks, a few other high-profile gaffes only added to the pressure – which saw high-profile Democrats and Democratic figures call on the president to step aside. Biden will remain in office until the end of his term. The US will head to the polls in November to elect their new president – a race that now looks likely to be Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump. The new president will assume office in January 2025. 

Away from US politics, a handful of tabloids report on the Strictly Come Dancing bullying scandal, whilst the back pages are dominated by golf and cricket.

The announcement comes amidst escalating trade tensions between China, the US, and the EU. Just last week, Washington significantly increased tariffs on a range of Chinese goods, including electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, and computer chips.