US President Joe Biden has confirmed he will stand for re-election in 2024.
The 80-year-old announced his bid for a second term in the White House with the release of a video on his social media platforms this morning.
“Let’s finish this job,” he stated, adding: “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. That’s why I’m running for re-election as President of the United States."
The President, who has roots in counties Louth and Mayo, and recently returned form a state visit to Ireland, claimed there was work still to be done in his presidency.
“When I ran for president four years ago, I said we’re in a battle for the soul of America, and we still are," he said.
“This is not a time to be complacent. That’s why I’m running for re-election.”
Promising to protect the fundamental human rights fo the people of America, he added: “Freedom, personal freedom is fundamental to who we are as Americans, there is nothing more important, nothing more sacred.”
He added: “I know America, I know we are good and decent people. I know we are a nation where we give hate no safe harbour, we believe everybody is equal, we believe everybody should be given a fair shot at making it in this country.
“Lets finish this job, I know we can.”
Watch the President's re-election bid video below...
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.
That’s why I’m running for reelection as President of the United States. Join us. Let’s finish the job. https://t.co/V9Mzpw8Sqy pic.twitter.com/Y4NXR6B8ly
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 25, 2023
