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Biden Spokesman Comments After Trump Event
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Biden Spokesman Comments After Trump Event

Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden have both recently held exclusive fundraisers in New York City and Palm Beach, respectively. The events have sparked controversy and drawn criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.

Trump’s fundraiser, held at his Mar-A-Lago resort, boasted a staggering $50 million in donations, making it one of the largest in recent history. However, the Biden campaign has been quick to criticize the event, calling the attendees “billionaire scammers, extremists and racists.”

The campaign’s official X account went so far as to list the names of some of the attendees, including hedge fund managers, an oil executive, and a casino mogul, and labeling them as “extremists” and “racists.” They also accused the attendees of being “science deniers” and using their wealth to manipulate the economy.

Despite the Biden campaign’s rhetoric, they are not immune to criticism themselves. According to FEC records, 35 percent of Biden’s 2024 re-election campaign donations have come from big donors, or contributions greater than $2,000. This is compared to just 38 percent from small donors, or contributions valued between $1 and $200. In contrast, President Trump’s numbers show that 61 percent of his campaign funds came from small donors, while only nine percent came from big donors. These numbers suggest that the Biden campaign relies heavily on donations from big money donors, despite their attempts to portray themselves as champions of the people.

Michael Tyler, Biden's Campaign Communications Director, went on MSNBC to further criticize the fundraiser, calling Trump a “scammer” and suggesting that he is ready for the economy to crash. He also took aim at one of the event’s attendees, John Paulson, accusing him of wanting to cut social security and “betting against the American economy.” Tyler also slammed Trump for comparing himself to Nelson Mandela and Jesus Christ, saying, “That’s who Donald Trump is.”

Despite Tyler’s words, Trump’s Mar-A-Lago fundraiser was a huge success in terms of fundraising. Trump has been trailing behind Biden in terms of campaign funds, and this event has brought him closer to catching up. This could potentially be a sign that Trump still has strong support within the Republican party and could pose a threat to Biden in the 2024 election.

The Biden campaign’s attacks on the event may also be seen as an attempt to divert attention from their own fundraising methods and sources. While they criticize Trump for relying on big-money donors, their own numbers paint a different picture. This could harm their image as a grassroots campaign and show them as just another establishment politician.

It is worth noting that both Trump and Biden have made use of exclusive fundraisers during their campaigns. While the Biden campaign has held events that were co-headlined by former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, Trump’s event was headlined solely by himself. This may suggest that Trump is still relying heavily on his own personal brand for fundraising, while Biden is drawing on the support and popularity of other prominent figures.

Both events have also been criticized for their potential to influence policy decisions and give special interests access to the president. Critics argue that attendees of these exclusive fundraisers are given special treatment and influence over policy decisions due to their large donations. This further highlights the issue of money in politics and its potential to corrupt the democratic process.

Written by Arthur Higgens - April 9, 2024