They where joined on stage at a Los Angeles stage by celebrities worried about a possible return to the Presidency of a convicted felon, sexual predator that owes hundreds of millions in civil fines….
A man who wants to change America to fit his wants and needs…..
In a discussion moderated by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel between Biden and Obama, Biden spoke in stark terms about the political violence Trump has signaled could erupt if he does not win the election.
“Institutions matter. What he did on January 6th, and now he’s literally saying if he doesn’t win there’ll be a bloodbath. It’s outrageous — what he’s talking about is outrageous,” Biden said.
Biden later added: “The idea that he’s actually threatened retribution. This is the United States of America. Did you ever think you’d ever, ever, ever hear anything like this?”
The fundraiser was hosted by Kimmel and Obama, as well as actors George Clooney and Julia Roberts. Actress and singer Barbra Streisand introduced Jill Biden, who issued some of her most direct attacks to date on Trump…
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The Biden campaign called Saturday’s event at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles the largest-ever Democratic fundraiser, eclipsing a March fundraiser at New York’s Radio City Music Hall that featured three living presidents — Biden, Obama and Bill Clinton — and that the campaign said raised more than $25 million….
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Saturday’s fundraiser caps a busy stretch of travel for Biden, who flew directly to Los Angeles from Italy, where he attended the Group of Seven nations summit. Shortly before that, he was in France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The president has also made several recent trips to Wilmington, Del., to support his son Hunter, who was convicted last week of lying on a federal gun form and unlawfully possessing a gun for 11 days.
Biden’s attention in the coming week will turn to preparing for his debate against Trump, scheduled for June 27. Both men are hoping to take advantage of the event to shake up the race and make a new impression on voters….
image…President Biden speaks with former president Barack Obama and moderator Jimmy Kimmel on Sunday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, at an event his campaign called the largest-ever Democratic fundraiser. (Alex Brandon/AP)