President Biden Visits Greater Boston for Fundraising Events

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ICARO Media Group
Politics
05/12/2023 20h40

Boston - President Joe Biden arrived in the Greater Boston area on Tuesday morning, as Air Force One touched down at Logan Airport. The visit is part of a series of presidential campaign fundraisers that will keep the commander-in-chief busy throughout the day.

President Biden, accompanied by Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, disembarked from Air Force One at 11:18 a.m. after departing Joint Base Andrews earlier in the morning. After a brief meeting with the governor and mayor, the Presidential Motorcade set off from Logan Airport to kickstart the packed schedule of events.

One of the highlights of the day is an evening fundraiser featuring singer-songwriter James Taylor as the "special guest." The event, dubbed the "You've Got a Friend in Joe" fundraiser, is set to take place at the Shubert Theatre in downtown Boston. Tickets for the event, which range from $50 to $7,500, will contribute to the Biden Victory Fund.

President Biden's first fundraiser of the day is scheduled for 1:45 p.m. in Weston, although specifics about the host and location have not been disclosed. Following this, he is set to attend two other events in Boston at 4:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., including the concert at the Shubert Theatre.

The president is expected to depart from Boston just after 8:00 p.m., marking the end of his visit to the area. This visit to the Boston region is part of a week-long series of fundraising events for President Biden, spanning cross-country locations. On Wednesday, he will have a campaign reception in Washington, D.C., followed by fundraisers in Los Angeles on Friday and Saturday.

According to the Associated Press, one of the upcoming Los Angeles events is anticipated to draw a star-studded crowd and raise significant funds for President Biden. The event, hosted by celebrity interior designer Michael Smith and his partner James Costos, a former HBO executive and President Barack Obama's ambassador to Spain, is expected to bolster the Democratic president's campaign. It will feature a performance by musician Lenny Kravitz.

The fundraising efforts by President Biden come as he prepares for a potentially challenging re-election campaign, including a possible rematch against Republican Donald Trump. With the Los Angeles event projected to raise millions from elite party donors, it may serve to alleviate concerns within the Democratic party about Biden's re-election chances.

In a parallel development, former President Donald Trump has announced a rally in Durham, New Hampshire, on Saturday, December 16, at 2 p.m., as reported by Boston 25 News.

President Biden's visit to the Greater Boston area for campaign fundraisers underscores the significance of Massachusetts in the political landscape and showcases the president's efforts to gather necessary resources for his future endeavors.

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