Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, the oldest man in the race for White House, has announced his withdrawal.
The 77 year-old Senator is a Democrat.
His dramatic announcement came weeks after he shunned calls to withdraw for his moderate rival Joe Biden.
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The race is now frozen by the coronavirus crisis.
Sanders will address his supporters later today via a livestream.
AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK