The president’s decision to step aside from the 2024 race was a sudden turn of events. For weeks leading up to the announcement, both the president and his team denied any intention of him withdrawing. However, things took a different direction over a weekend.
Here’s a breakdown of the timeline:
- Saturday Evening: The president met with a small group of advisors.
- Sunday Afternoon: The decision to step aside was made.
- Sunday at 1:45 PM: The president reportedly got on the phone with an assistant.
- Minutes Later: A letter announcing his withdrawal was sent out.
The quick succession of these events, particularly the letter being ready so soon after the decision was supposedly made, raises questions. Was the letter pre-written? The use of a digital signature instead of a physical one further fuels this speculation.
