Democrat Rep. Boyle says Biden called to thank him for his friendship, support; endorses Harris

Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Penn., said President Biden called him and "graciously" thanked him for his friendship and strong support.

Biden announced Sunday afternoon he is dropping his re-election campaign.

"Earlier this evening President Biden called me and we had a good conversation," Boyle wrote on the social media platform X. "He graciously thanked me for my friendship and strong support. Says a lot about the man that, even on this day, he's calling his friends to say thanks."

Boyle said earlier on Sunday following Biden's announcement that the president is a "patriot" who "selflessly put personal ambition aside to do what he thinks is best for our country."

"Today, and every day, both in dark passages and bright days, I am always proud to be one of Joe Biden’s biggest supporters," Boyle wrote.

The congressman said in another post that "No President in my lifetime achieved more in a single term" than Biden.

Boyle also said he supports Vice President Harris' presidential campaign.

"As I said earlier this afternoon on @KYWNewsradio I strongly support @KamalaHarris for President," he wrote on X. "She's an enormously talented and accomplished leader who will prosecute the case against Donald Trump. Now is the time for all Democrats to unite, fight, and win. #Harris2024."