Biden expected to raise $25 million at NYC fundraiser

President Biden’s campaign is expected to raise more than $25 million at a star-studded New York City fundraiser Thursday night, which will feature former Presidents Obama and Clinton and a host of celebrities. is scheduled to participate as a guest.

The Biden campaign said Thursday’s fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall attracted more than 5,000 supporters, with thousands more expected to watch online.

In addition to the three presidents, other guests include Mindy Kaling, Queen Latifah, Lizzo, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, and Lea Michele. Late-night host Stephen Colbert will moderate the conversation with Biden, Obama and Clinton.

Select guests will have the opportunity to take photos with the three presidents photographed by Annie Lebowitz, and Julie Chavez Rodriguez of the Biden campaign will moderate a virtual conversation with the three leaders.

“This historic fundraising is a demonstration of our strong enthusiasm for President Biden and Vice President Harris, and a testament to the unprecedented fundraising machine we have built,” Biden campaign co-chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg said in a statement. Stated. “Unlike our opponents, every dollar we raise goes to the voters who will decide this election, informing our president’s history and vision for the future, and clarifying the stakes of this election. . The numbers don’t lie. Today’s events were a massive show of force and truly reflect the momentum to re-elect the Biden-Harris ticket.”

The Trump campaign has lagged behind the Biden campaign in fundraising, and Thursday night’s events are likely to push the two campaigns even closer together by the end of the first quarter of this year.

According to election filings, the Trump campaign had about $42 million in cash on hand since the start of March, while the Biden campaign had $155 million in cash as of the same month.