A fundraiser for U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday in New York City that also stars Barack Obama and Bill Clinton is raising a whopping US$25 million, setting a record for the biggest haul for a political event, his campaign said.
U.S. President Joe Biden, left, and former U.S. President Barack Obama arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in New York.
The hourslong fundraiser has different tiers of access depending on a donor's generosity. The centerpiece is an onstage conversation with the three presidents, moderated by late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert. There's also a lineup of musical performers -- Queen Latifah, Lizzo, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo and Lea Michele -- that will be hosted by actress Mindy Kaling. Thousands are expected, and tickets are as low as US$225.
The US$25 million tally for the New York City event includes money from supporters who handed over cash in the weeks before the fundraiser for a chance to attend. It's raising US$5 million more than Trump raised during February. His next political rallies are scheduled for Tuesday in Michigan and Wisconsin. Some Republican leaders have become concerned that his campaign doesn't have the infrastructure ready for a general election battle with Biden.
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