President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign and the Democratic National Committee reported raising $264 million in the year’s second quarter, a significant achievement that may help alleviate concerns within their own party following last week’s uncertain debate performance.
The total announced on Tuesday includes $127 million collected during June alone, with over $33 million received on the day of the debate and its aftermath. Biden also has $240 million in cash on hand, surpassing the $212 million reported last month.
Biden campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez praised the totals as “a testament to the committed and growing base of supporters standing firmly behind the president.”
The announced figures come as Biden’s campaign works to reassure worried Democrats, who have questioned his ability to win November’s election after a debated where he appeared hoarse, trailed off, and gave convoluted answers. Despite this, campaign officials have denied any discussions about Biden leaving the race or any staff changes.
Former President Donald Trump, who is set to accept the Republican presidential nomination, has not yet shared his quarterly fundraising totals. Meanwhile, Biden initially held a fundraising advantage over Trump but has seen the gap narrow recently.
Biden’s June fundraiser in Los Angeles, featuring George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Barack Obama, brought in over $30 million, setting a record for a Democratic candidate. Nearly half of the donations following the debate came from first-time donors, with 95% of all donations being under $200.
The campaign now boasts a donor base of 314,000, representing an increase of nearly 100,000 since the end of the first quarter in March. Funds have been used to open 200+ campaign offices in battleground states and organize 1,500 events following the debate.
Jaime Harrison, DNC Chair, emphasized the importance of grassroots donors in shaping the course of history through this election.
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