All sides must work to minimize impact of Biden's withdrawal

U.S. political chaos threatens to upend global economy and markets

2024-07-24 Editorial Biden

Joe Biden's decision to pull out of the U.S. presidential election may cause global confusion. © AP

The U.S., a superpower and ally of democracy, has entered uncharted waters just three months away from the vote to decide its next leader. This could create global chaos in many areas including security and the economy, and the impact must be minimized. Japan should remain on guard and contribute to stability.

U.S. President Joe Biden, a Democrat who had been seeking reelection in the November presidential contest, has decided to withdraw from the race.

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