Biden teams up with Obama and Clinton for big fundraiser

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – President Joe Biden is in the Big Apple Thursday for a campaign fundraiser with two former presidents and a lineup of celebrities.

Meanwhile former president Donald Trump isn’t far off, attending a police officer’s funeral in Long Island.

President Biden is hosting a star-studded fundraiser in New York City that includes two former presidents, Clinton and Obama.

“I think there are a lot of Democrats who was to see President Obama involved,” said Johanna Maska, former Obama staffer.

Former Obama staffer and NewsNation contributor, Johanna Maska, says her old boss is ready to do some serious campaigning for Biden to help draw in more voters.

“I think they see each other as having different audiences, very important audiences,” said Maska.

Thousands bought tickets for the Radio City event.

They cost between $225 and $500,000. The guests will see musical performances and a conversation between Biden, Obama and Clinton, moderated by Stephen Colbert.

It all adds to the president’s already hefty campaign war chest.

“The Biden campaign is surging. They’re outraising Trump,” said Peter Loge, Director of School of Media and Public Affairs, George Washington University.

Peter Loge, with George Washington University, says Donald Trump’s campaign is short on cash and can’t afford big rallies anymore, so Trump’s frequent court appearances have become campaign events, but Trump is finding other ways to connect with his base.

“Trump’s event with the slain officer is a terrific message event,” said Loge.

Trump was in New York for the wake of New York City police officer Jonathan Diller, who was killed during a traffic stop.

“Reminding people, they’re afraid of crime and he’s the one standing with cops,” said Loge.

Trump stopped to talk to the cameras after the wake.

“What happened is such a sad, sad event. It’s such a horrible thing. And it’s happening all too often,” said Trump.

The White House says President Biden spoke to New York City Mayor Eric Adams and gave his condolences on the death of the officer.

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