Biden on Hollywood Fundraising Blitz Amid Protests

President aims to raise $67 million in fourth quarter as high-profile figures rally support despite ongoing protests over Israel-Hamas conflict.

President Joe Biden is on a fundraising blitz in Los Angeles, attending six events over the weekend, with a goal of raising around $67 million for the fourth quarter of the year.
The fundraising events are attended by high-profile figures, including Steven Spielberg, Barbra Streisand, and Lenny Kravitz, and are expected to be the biggest fundraising swing for any candidate in a year prior to an election year.
The fundraising efforts come amidst a backdrop of protests against the Biden administration's support for Israel during its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Biden's fundraising efforts are seen as crucial in the face of a potential rematch with Donald Trump in the 2024 election, who has already built a commanding early lead in the Republican presidential primary.
Biden's fundraising efforts have not been hindered by party divisions over his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, with some donors even motivated to contribute more.