Biden's Second Quarter Fundraising Pushes Campaign Forward Amid Debate Concerns

President Joe Biden’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee raised $264 million in Q2, including $127 million collected in June. Despite concerns over Biden’s debate performance, campaign officials highlighted a strong donor base and continued efforts. Former President Trump has yet to announce his latest fundraising totals.

President Joe Biden's reelection campaign and the Democratic National Committee have reported a striking fundraising total of $264 million for the year's second quarter. This impressive figure is expected to reassure party members worried about last week's uneven debate performance.

Announced on Tuesday, the total includes $127 million raised in June alone, with more than $33 million collected around the time of the debate. Biden's campaign now holds $240 million in cash on hand, surpassing the $212 million reported last month, thanks in part to a high-profile fundraiser featuring stars like George Clooney and Julia Roberts and former President Barack Obama, which alone brought in over $30 million.

Despite the significant haul, the campaign continues to address unease among some Democrats about the president's ability to secure victory in November's election. However, Biden's team insists there are no plans for him to exit the race or reshuffle staff. Comparatively, Former President Donald Trump has not yet disclosed his quarter fundraising figures, though early race stages showed Biden with a fundraising edge.

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