In an extraordinary eight days for US politics, former Vice President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race on Sunday, following a series of shocking events.

The week began with an assassination attempt on Republican candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

The incident resulted in iconic images of Trump, wounded but defiant.

Despite his injury, Trump appeared at the Republican National Convention on Monday, naming Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate.

By Wednesday, Democratic support for Biden waned significantly, especially after a poor debate performance and a Covid-19 diagnosis.

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former President Barack Obama indicated Biden should reconsider his candidacy.

On Friday, despite increasing pressure from over 25 lawmakers, Biden declared his intention to stay in the race.

Trump resumed campaigning on Saturday, highlighting the assassination attempt and mocking Democratic disarray.

By Sunday afternoon, facing sobering poll numbers and mounting calls for his exit, Biden announced he was ending his candidacy, endorsing Kamala Harris as the new nominee.

The Democratic Party began preparations for a new candidate while Republicans called for Biden's immediate resignation.