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US President Biden has just set a campaign fundraising record

Jun 17, 2024

Washington [US], June 17: The fundraising event for US President Joe Biden in Los Angeles (California) last weekend raised more than 30 million USD, a record number for a fundraising night for the Democratic Party.
The fundraising event on the evening of June 15 at the Peacock Theater was attended by President Biden, former US President Barack Obama and many Hollywood stars. According to the Los Angeles Times , tickets to the event range in price from 250 USD for seats far from the stage, to as high as 500,000 USD for front row seats, with the benefit of taking photos with Mr. Biden and Mr. Obama, and being allowed to Attend the VIP after-party.
Previously, the fundraising record belonged to a campaign event for Mr. Biden in March in Manhattan, New York. Former presidents Obama and Bill Clinton were present at this event. The Democratic Party already has an advantage in cash resources compared to former President Donald Trump 's campaign , and the event on June 15 will help Mr. Biden's campaign add significant additional funds.
Mr. Biden also took advantage of the event to criticize his Republican opponent Donald Trump. In addition, the White House owner specifically attacked the US Supreme Court , saying that the court "has never been as backward as it is now", according to Reuters.
President Biden mentioned that the Supreme Court, dominated by conservative judges, overturned the decision on abortion rights that had existed for 50 years, warning that if Mr. Trump wins, he will be able to nominate two more judges. conservative. Of the current 9 judges, 6 have a conservative stance.
When the Democratic candidate had a record fundraising night in Los Angeles, Mr. Trump on June 15 went to a church in Detroit, Michigan to attract the votes of black voters, Reuters reported. Michigan is a battleground state that both candidates Biden and Trump want to win. Mr. Biden in 2020 won this state with a difference of about 150,000 votes.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper

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