Joe Biden’s rapid fundraising tour in Hollywood generates over $15 million in contributions. This amount surpasses the previous fundraising record set for a single visit to Los Angeles.
After a weekend of mingling with Hollywood’s influential figures, Joe Biden concluded his visit to Los Angeles on Sunday, significantly boosting his re-election campaign coffers by more than $15 million.
The impressive fundraising total for the weekend was verified by a source close to Jeffrey Katzenberg, co-founder of DreamWorks and Quibi, as well as co-chair of Biden’s campaign.
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This financial achievement sets a new record for a president or presidential candidate during a single fundraising trip to Los Angeles, surpassing the $15 million raised by Barack Obama in 2012 at an event held at the residence of George and Amal Clooney.
The whirlwind 36-hour tour of Los Angeles commenced when President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden touched down on the West Coast on Friday. Throughout the weekend, the couple attended six private fundraising events, balancing their schedule by also paying their respects at the Shiva of TV icon Norman Lear, who passed away at the age of 101.
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The fundraising activities kicked off with a Holmby Hills event where the Bidens addressed attendees. Hosted by renowned celebrity interior designer Michael Smith and his partner, James Costos, a former HBO executive and the ex-U.S.
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The Friday soirée, featuring a headline performance by Lenny Kravitz and co-hosted by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, proved to be a resounding success, raising a staggering $8 million for the Biden campaign, according to the Associated Press.
The weekend’s events underscored the president’s commitment to garnering crucial financial support while engaging with a star-studded lineup of supporters in the entertainment industry.