Biden to Attend $28 Million Fundraiser in Hollywood with George Clooney and Julia Roberts

President Joe Biden is set to attend a high-profile fundraiser in Los Angeles on Saturday, joined by top Hollywood celebrities and former President Barack Obama. The event has already raised $28 million, highlighting concerns among Democrats about opponent Donald Trump’s increasing fundraising capabilities.

The star-studded event will feature late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel interviewing Biden and Obama, with Hollywood icons George Clooney and Julia Roberts also in attendance. Despite Biden’s low approval ratings and age-related concerns, his campaign is hoping the event will demonstrate strength and momentum.

After attending a meeting of world leaders in Italy on Friday, Biden arrived in Los Angeles on Saturday morning. Ajay Jain Bhutoria, deputy finance chair at the Democratic National Committee, stated, “This will be one of the biggest fundraisers we’ve had,” expecting a significant turnout from the entertainment industry.

The campaign has already raised $28 million ahead of the event, marking it as the largest Democratic fundraiser in history. The top-ticket package for the LA fundraiser costs $500,000, and other celebrities expected to attend include Jack Black, Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn, and Sheryl Lee Ralph.

In recent weeks, celebrities like Mark Hamill, Robert DeNiro, and Steven Spielberg have shown support for Biden’s campaign. Biden’s fundraising efforts in April fell behind Trump’s for the first time, but Democrats still maintain an overall cash advantage. However, Trump leads Biden in battleground states crucial for the election, particularly on economic issues like inflation.

Both Biden and Trump have seen significant financial support from California, with Biden raising $24 million and Trump $11.7 million in the state through April 30. Despite challenges due to industry strikes, Biden has been able to host high-dollar fundraisers in Hollywood since their resolution.