US President, Joe Biden has put to rest, speculation about his political future.

In a statement at a rally in Madison, Wisconsin on Friday, he addressed rumours and doubts surrounding his reelection bid.

“I’m the sitting President of the United States. I’m the nominee of the Democratic party. I’m staying in the race,” Biden declared.

He further emphasized his determination, saying, “I’m not letting one 90-minute debate wipe out three and a half years of work. I’m staying in the race, and I will beat Donald Trump.”

This statement comes as a response to recent debates and polls, questioning him on whether he’ll drop out of the race.

Biden then shifted his focus to the core issues driving his campaign, stating.

“I want a country where women have the right to make their own healthcare decisions. Trump wants an America where abortion is banned and women are punished,” he said.

The US President continued, “Justice Sotomayor warned us in her dissent that, based on the majority decision, Trump could take out his opponents, take bribes, and lead a coup while president—and be immune to being held accountable. He really could become the dictator that he promised to be on day one.

“For over two centuries, America has been a free and democratic nation. I’ll be damned if in the year 2024—just two years before the 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence—Donald Trump takes that away.”

Biden vowed to stay the course in his re-election bid and defeat Donald Trump in a November.