Obama offers statement of support after Biden drops out of 2024 race: 'Patriot of the highest order'

Former President Barack Obama released a statement Sunday afternoon, praising President Biden after he dropped out of the 2024 race.

Obama referred to Biden as a "dear friend and partner" as well as a "patriot of the highest order."

"Sixteen years ago, when I began my search for a vice president, I knew about Joe’s remarkable career in public service. But what I came to admire even more was his character — his deep empathy and hard-earned resilience; his fundamental decency and belief that everyone counts," Obama said.