Biden L.A. Fundraiser With Obama, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Raises Record $28 Million
variety.comGene Maddaus Senior Media Writer President Joe Biden raised more than $28 million for his reelection campaign at a downtown Los Angeles fundraiser on Saturday with guests including George Clooney, Julia Roberts and former President Barack Obama.
Jimmy Kimmel moderated a discussion between Biden and Obama at the Peacock Theater, which touched on abortion and the Supreme Court.
Biden warned what would happen if former President Donald Trump were reelected. “The next president is likely to have two new Supreme Court nominees,” Biden said, according to a pool report. “The idea that if he’s reelected he’s going to appoint two more flying flags upside down.” Clooney and Roberts took the stage at the outset, with Clooney announcing that the event was “the largest Democratic fundraiser ever.” Barbra Streisand was among the many celebrities in the attendance.
She introduced First Lady Jill Biden. “I have to say it’s humbling to have this group of incredible artists and advocates stand beside us in this election,” the First Lady said.
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