US President Joe Biden has announced his intention to run for a second term, citing the ongoing threat posed to American democracy by his predecessor, Donald Trump. In a video released by his campaign team, Biden highlighted the January 6th, 2021, attack on the US Capitol by Trump supporters, and vowed not to be complacent in the face of ongoing threats to American freedom. The President’s running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris, will join him in his 2024 bid. Biden faces a potentially tough election map, with concerns among some Americans about his age (he is currently 80), and his approval ratings sitting at 39%. Nonetheless, leading Democrats have shown no signs of challenging the President, while potential Republican presidential candidates have begun framing the 2024 race around issues such as government spending, abortion, and illegal immigration.
