Joe Biden said that he “could have beaten Trump” in the US Presidential Election if he had not stepped aside in the race after being pressured by allies. The 46th President, who delivered his remarks with just over a week left in his term,

The outgoing president emphasised the high human cost of Russia's war and the need to keep Western nations united in their support for Ukraine.

In an impromptu and at times contemplative back-and-forth with reporters Friday evening, President Joe Biden said he had no regrets about dropping his bid for reelection although he remained confident that he “would have beaten Trump,