Former President Barack Obama is lending his support once again to President Biden in his bid for re-election, with a recent appearance at a fundraising event in Los Angeles that raised $30 million. Hollywood stars such as George Clooney and Julia Roberts took the stage alongside the former president, helping to shatter previous Democratic fundraising records. This is not the first time Obama has stepped in to help Biden, having participated in a similar event in New York back in March that brought in over $26 million.
The former president’s support for Biden comes as Trump’s campaign continues to raise significant funds. Since Trump was found guilty of 34 felonies last week, his campaign has raised an impressive $200 million, with $70 million coming from small donors in the three days following the verdict. In contrast, Obama’s efforts to help Biden in the 2020 election included a joint $11 million fundraiser and appearances on the campaign trail where he criticized Trump’s focus on his inauguration crowd size.
As Biden faces questions about his record, plans, and mental health, Obama continues to play a key role in boosting the president’s finances and public image. During their joint appearance with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Obama praised the Biden administration for its accomplishments while urging voters to support the president’s agenda rather than simply voting against something.
The partnership between Obama and Biden has been successful in the past, as evidenced by their ability to raise significant funds together. With Trump’s campaign also continuing to attract substantial donations, it remains to be seen how these competing forces will shape the outcome of the upcoming election.
