Mike Bloomberg Suspends His Presidential Campaign, Endorses Joe Biden

Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, announced on Wednesday he’s suspending his presidential campaign, although he has promised that his presence is sure to be felt through November.

“Three months ago, I entered the race for President to defeat Donald Trump,” Bloomberg said in a statement. “Today, I am leaving the race for the same reason: to defeat Donald Trump – because it is clear to me that staying in would make achieving that goal more difficult.”

The decision follows a disappointing Super Tuesday. Bloomberg threw his support behind former Vice President Joe Biden, who had a strong performance on Tuesday.

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