Biden Holding Fundraiser with Former Presidents Obama and Clinton
Summary from the AllSides News Team
On Thursday night, President Joe Biden is holding a fundraiser in New York City with former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
Key Details: The event at Radio City Music Hall is expected to raise more than $25 million and draw more than 5,000 supporters, according to the Biden campaign. It would become the "most successful political fundraiser in American history." It will also feature an "armchair conversation" between the three presidents moderated by "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert.
Key Quote: “Democrats are unified and energized behind President Biden’s reelection campaign, and that will be on full display this Thursday in New York City,” said Biden campaign spokesman Kevin Munoz.
For Context: Biden already has a strong cash advantage over his likely Republican opponent in November, former President Donald Trump.
How the Media Covered it: Some sources on the left noted Trump's cash squeeze as he battles four criminal indictments. Some sources on the right noted that Obama and Clinton hope to boost Biden without "overshadowing" him.
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In total, the event will raise more than $25 million, per the Biden-Harris campaign.
For context: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump raised $20 million in all of February, per his campaign finance filings.
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