Today, Jill Biden, the first lady of the United States, kicked off a series of fundraising events aimed at bolstering President Joe Biden’s campaign funds for his upcoming reelection bid, Your Content has learned.
Speaking to an affluent audience of nearly 50 individuals in Manhattan, Mrs. Biden highlighted her husband’s track record of effective leadership, stating that he “knows how to get things done.”
The fundraising event took place at the luxurious Upper East Side residence of Barry and Merle Ginsburg, prominent figures in the real estate industry.
Jill Biden is expected to play a crucial role as a campaign messenger, attending significant stops throughout the country to secure substantial financial contributions from affluent individuals.
With what may become the most expensive election in U.S. history, these funds will be instrumental in supporting President Biden’s bid.
During the event, Jill Biden shared a message from the president, urging his supporters to remain optimistic.
She revealed that before embarking on the fundraising campaign, she visited her husband, who had undergone a root canal procedure earlier that day.
Mrs. Biden conveyed the president’s words, stating, “Tell them to be optimistic because I am, so let’s finish the job.” Reuters was present at the event to capture the first lady’s address.
The upcoming schedule includes two fundraising events in San Francisco on Tuesday, followed by another event in Los Angeles on Wednesday, targeting potential donors.
President Biden, who successfully raised over $1 billion in 2020, faces inquiries from donors regarding whether he should pass the torch to younger leadership, given his age of 80.
Expressing gratitude for the support received thus far, Jill Biden emphasized the need to maintain the momentum generated by the administration. She highlighted the creation of 13 million jobs, the promotion of bipartisan cooperation, and the successful resolution of a debt ceiling agreement before a default. These achievements underscore the significance of continued financial backing from supporters.
Since its official launch on April 25, the campaign plans to intensify fundraising efforts, with President Biden himself set to hold events with major donors in California and Illinois starting next week. Campaign advisers view a substantial cash haul as a crucial factor in distinguishing Biden, the almost certain Democratic nominee, from the Republican Party, currently navigating a large field of candidates that includes front-runner Donald Trump, the former president defeated by Biden in 2020.
Biden’s team is closely monitoring June 30, the deadline for the quarterly fundraising period. The campaign will announce the fundraising figures in mid-July, serving as an indicator of the success of President Biden’s financial endeavors thus far.
While the campaign has held only a limited number of events primarily for donors and volunteers, two fundraising events held last month in New York already raised more than $3 million, according to a reliable source familiar with the totals, according U.S. News.
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