Biden’s reelection campaign raises $40 million in five days including $8 million with Bill Clinton

By SEUNG MIN KIM
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has raised $40 million in the last five days, including $8 million at a fundraiser with former President Bill Clinton that is scheduled for Tuesday evening. The $40 million total includes more than $30 million raised at a glitzy Los Angeles fundraiser with former President Barack Obama and actors George Clooney and Julia Roberts. Meanwhile, first lady Jill Biden has been on her own personal fundraising swing since Friday that has brought in $1.5 million. Tuesday’s fundraiser with Biden and Clinton will be held at the home of former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, a longtime Clinton adviser.