President Joe Biden made the announcement In a video message released on Tuesday.
The President emphasized the importance of this moment in history, urging the nation to come together to “finish the job.”
“Every generation has a moment where they have had to stand up for democracy. To stand up for their fundamental freedoms. I believe this is ours,” wrote President Biden in his announcement.
He encouraged Americans to support his campaign by visiting his website, JoeBiden.com, and joining the movement to protect democracy.
The President’s reelection bid is expected to draw a wide field of challengers from both the Democratic and Republican parties, as well as potential third-party candidates.
The campaign season is expected to be highly competitive, with issues such as voting rights, climate change, and economic inequality taking center stage.
