Biden’s fundraising events are met with demonstrations, the attendance of some famous individuals, and concerns about the 2024 election.
Los Angeles, California — After President Biden was presented with a shiny gold membership card from the Carpenters’ union in Las Vegas in recognition of his pro-union bona fides, he darted off to Los Angeles last Friday to continue an eight-day fundraising swing — one that featured growing protests, the star power of a few celebrities and warnings about the future of democracy if former President Donald Trump is elected next year.
Protestors have become a constant presence at the president’s stops throughout the country since the beginning of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. They congregate to demand a ceasefire in Gaza, while Israel maintains its strong military retaliation in response to the Oct. 7 assault by Hamas. This attack led to the deaths of approximately 1,200 Israelis and the abduction of hundreds.
Outside Friday’s fundraiser at a sleek mansion in the Beverly Hills area, hundreds of protesters gathered in a nearby public park with signs and noisemakers. Protesters were seen chanting at some of the attendees, and according to several people who went to the fundraiser, the protests dissuaded some donors from attending.
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