How long after the debate debacle did Biden finally withdraw?

Joe Biden withdrew 25 days after the June 27, 2024 debate debacle, announcing he was dropping out on July 21, 2024.

Quick Scoop

• The debate happened on June 27, 2024 and triggered immediate panic inside the Democratic Party.

• Biden’s withdrawal came on July 21, 2024 , just under four weeks later.

• In simple terms: the gap was about three and a half weeks.

Timeline

Event| Date| Gap
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Biden-Trump debate| June 27, 2024| Start point
Biden withdraws from race| July 21, 2024| 25 days later

Bottom line

The debate setback and the withdrawal were separated by 25 days , which is why people often describe it as “about a month later.”