This is Mr. Biden’s First Interview Since Deciding Not to Seek Reelection

President Joe Biden spoke with CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa on Wednesday for his first interview since announcing he would no longer seek reelection to the presidency. The interview will be broadcast on CBS NEWS SUNDAY MORNING, Sunday, Aug. 11 (9:00 AM ET) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.

Costa, who is co-author of Peril with Bob Woodward, which detailed Biden’s decision to run in 2020, has extensively chronicled Biden’s political career and presidency. In recent months, Costa has traveled on the campaign trail covering Biden, speaking with the president about the power of organized labor and talking with his supporters in battleground states.

The one-on-one conversation, which took place at the White House this afternoon, covered Biden’s decision, his outlook on the country and a range of other topics, including his reflections on American democracy.

Tune in for a first look tonight on AMERICA DECIDES, the CBS News 24/7 streaming network’s politics show (5:00-6:00 PM, ET). Watch on CBSNews.com/live and Paramount+.

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