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UPDATE: President Joe Biden, talking to attendees at a Los Angeles fundraiser tonight, stated Donald Trump is “dragging us into the previous and never taking us into the long run.”
“We’re with the reality and we’re going to defeat him and his lies,” Biden stated on the occasion, in line with a pool report. The occasion was on the dwelling of Haim Saban, however he was not there after he examined constructive for Covid, nor the opposite foremost co-host, Casey Wasserman, who additionally examined constructive.
In his remarks, which lasted about quarter-hour, Biden offered a distinction between himself and Trump, as donors requested the marketing campaign to accentuate its assaults on the seemingly rival of the president.
Biden additionally talked concerning the loss of life of Alexei Navalny, blaming Vladimir Putin. He referred to as it “charming” that Trump didn’t condemn the Russian chief.
“As soon as once more the Republicans are exhibiting that they’re a celebration of chaos and disunity,” Biden stated. “They scream of issues however they don't supply something. They don't have a platform.”
“Am I right here to resolve issues or simply weaponize them for political assaults? I’m right here to serve the folks.”
There have been pro-Palestinian demonstrators alongside the caravan route.
PREVIOUSLY: President Joe Biden's return to the Hollywood fundraising circuit additionally features a acquainted identify: Covid 19.
Haim Saban and Casey Wasserman every examined constructive for Covid earlier than tonight's occasion, forcing them to overlook the occasion, a number of sources informed Deadline. The White Home nonetheless has strict testing protocols in place for anybody who is available in shut contact with the president.
It was already identified by the marketing campaign earlier at the moment that Saban had examined constructive and would miss the occasion. Taking a take a look at himself, co-host Wasserman examined constructive in the previous couple of hours. The president has not but arrived on the fundraiser.
Saban and Wasserman had been scheduled to offer remarks. A well known supporter of Israel, Saban was talking concerning the state of affairs within the Center East. Every had deliberate to speak about his gratitude for Biden's assist for Israel in its warfare with Hamas. Creator and former TV govt Leslie Gilbert-Lurie, a co-host with husband Cliff Gilbert-Lurie, will introduce Biden as an alternative.
(L-R) Haim Saban, Casey Wasserman
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Contributors within the deep occasion are all examined earlier than the arrival of the president on the Saban residence, which is anticipated quickly. Different luminaries on the occasion included Jane Fonda, ITV America chief Adam Sher, Greg Proops and Jeffrey Katzenberg. Katzenberg serves as co-chair of the marketing campaign.
Coming straight from DC, Biden arrived in Los Angeles round 3:30pm PT, then was scheduled to attend a VIP reception earlier than delivering remarks on the occasion. Tickets began at $3,300 per particular person and rose to $250,000 for co-chairman stage.
Amongst these additionally signing on the occasion are John Emerson, former US ambassador to Germany, and his spouse Kimberly Marteau Emerson; developer Thomas Safran; Bob Daley and Carol Bayer Sager; Eric Baker, co-founder of StubHub and co-founder of Viagogo, and Dr. Nicole Baker; Martha Leon De La Barra, world vp of NeueHouse development at CultureWorks Group, and Matt Crowley; legal professional Carol Hamilton and David Khon; the lawyer Alicia Minana; Nicole Mutchnik, founding father of the California Democracy Fund; and Howard and Stephanie Sherwood.
Saban, a longtime Democratic donor, has additionally been among the many most outstanding voices within the celebration advocating sturdy assist for Israel. Different hosts have additionally been concerned with the Anti-Defamation League and different organizations that combat anti-Semitism and hate.
The president will give a speech in Culver Metropolis on Wednesday earlier than heading to San Francisco for extra fundraisers.
