George Clooney attends star-studded LA fundraiser with Biden after calling White House with complaint.
George Clooney, the renowned actor, is set to attend a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles on Saturday evening alongside President Biden. The event, taking place at the Peacock Theater, is expected to draw other Hollywood heavyweights like Julia Roberts and raise millions in campaign funds. Tickets for the fundraiser ranged from $250 for general admission to a hefty half a million dollars for exclusive perks such as photos with Biden and former President Barack Obama, as well as invites to an after-party.
President Biden will be jetting in from the G-7 summit in Italy to attend the fundraiser, skipping a parallel summit in Switzerland focused on resolving Russia’s conflict in Ukraine. In his absence, Vice President Kamala Harris will represent the United States at the Swiss summit.
Reports of Clooney’s phone call to the White House earlier this month alleging concerns about Biden’s criticisms of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have stirred up some buzz. The actor was displeased with Biden’s stance on potential arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant sought by the ICC, a case in which his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, was involved.
Joining Clooney at the fundraiser will be former President Barack Obama and Julia Roberts, with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel set to lead an on-stage interview with them. Ahead of the event, Roberts emphasized the importance of the upcoming election in a text message to donors, while Kimmel joked about President Trump’s anticipated displeasure with the star-studded gathering.
It’s becoming increasingly common for figures from the entertainment industry to rally behind Biden’s campaign, aiming to boost fundraising efforts and galvanize support leading up to the election. The event is expected to be a pivotal moment in Biden’s campaign, with hopes of energizing potential supporters to turn out at the polls and make their voices heard against Trump.
With the enthusiastic support of Hollywood luminaries like Clooney, Roberts, and Obama, Biden’s campaign continues to gather momentum as it gears up for the challenges ahead. The presence of such influential personalities serves as a testament to the significance of the upcoming election and the need for widespread mobilization to secure a better future for the nation.
