President Biden joined his predecessors, former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, at a star-studded fundraiser in New York City on Thursday night that is expected to raise more than $25 million for his re-election bid. It had been.
The one-night-only event was held at Manhattan’s Radio City Music Hall. More than 5,000 people were expected to attend the sold-out celebration. Events aren’t cheap.
Organizers charged a minimum of $250 to attend and up to $500,000 for a more intimate and exclusive reception. For $100,000, guests can have a photo taken with all three presidents by celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz.
“The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert will moderate a debate between Biden and two former commanders-in-chief in front of thousands of guests.
Biden mingles with Obama and Clinton at rich New York City fundraiser on same day; fallen police officer memorialized just 40 miles away
Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton will join forces with President Joe Biden for a glitzy re-election fundraiser Thursday night at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. This event brings together more than 30 years of Democratic Party leadership. (AP Photo/Charles Darapak)
Admission to the small virtual event with Biden, Clinton and Obama is $25. According to Reuters, musicians Queen Latifah, Lizzo, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo and Lea Michele are scheduled to perform.
lots of cash
Biden has regularly raised more campaign contributions than former President Trump, raising more than $53 million in February and more than $10 million in the 24 hours after the March 7 State of the Union address. Ta.
“This historic raise reflects our strong enthusiasm for President Biden and his Vice President.” [Kamala] It is a testament to the unprecedented fundraising machine that Ms. Harris and we have built,” Biden campaign co-chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Hollywood movie mogul, said in a statement.
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“Unlike our opponents, every dollar we raise goes to the voters who will decide this election, conveying the 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 a true reflection of the momentum to re-elect the Biden-Harris ticket.”
Mr. Obama remains highly popular among young voters and progressives, who have expressed disdain for Mr. Biden’s support for Israel after his response to the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. Thursday’s fundraiser sparked a pro-Palestinian protest outside Radio City Music Hall.
Trump attends police vigil
As Mr. Biden prepared for Thursday’s event, Mr. Trump traveled about 60 miles away to Long Island to attend the vigil for Jason Diller, a New York police officer who was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Queens this week. I was there.
After the service, President Trump emphasized law and order.
“It’s a really sad, sad thing. It’s really horrible. And it happens too often, and we’re not going to tolerate it,” Trump said. “We need law and order.”
Radio City Music Hall in New York (AP)
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The White House offered its condolences to Mr. Diller’s family and the New York City Police Department, saying Mr. Biden has dedicated his life to law enforcement.
“The president has worked with law enforcement throughout his career and continues to stand with law enforcement who put their lives on the line for our communities,” she said. “Under his leadership, we will continue to support our police officers and ensure they have the resources they need to continue the most important work they have to do for our communities.”
