As the 2024 presidential election approaches in seven months, celebrities are lending their support to President. Joe Biden and presumptive Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump .
Biden had numerous famous backers during his previous presidential campaign in 2020, such as Tom Hanks , Jennifer Hudson, Zooey Deschanel, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Nevertheless, several prominent figures have since they abandoned Biden , with his Israel policy and budget plan dividing his famous fans.
As the candidates hit the campaign trail once more, here’s a look at the celebrities who continue to support Biden.
Barack Obama
Former President Barack Obama supports Biden, having been his vice president for two terms at the White House.
Obama, along with former President Bill Clinton attended a fundraising event for Biden in New York on March 29, contributing to raising more than $26 million in contributions. Addressing the crowd at Radio City Music Hall, Obama commended the former vice president and criticized Trump's policies as being somewhat outdated and ineffective.
“Stick with what’s effective,” Obama said to the crowd, calling Biden “the kind of president I envision.”
Jeffrey Katzenberg
Hollywood bigwig Jeffrey Katzenberg, who formerly led Disney, Disney Warner Bros and various studios have become national co-chairs for Biden's 2024 campaign. This 73-year-old tycoon plans to add some flair to revitalizing the president's public persona.
Katzenberg told the Financial Times In May 2023, he committed to supplying "all the necessary resources" for Biden to secure another term, contributing $889,600 to his campaign in July.
Hillary Clinton
Former presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton hosted a fundraising event for Biden on Wednesday along with Hamilton Leading actor Lin-Manuel Miranda. In a sneak peek of the forthcoming Broadway production Suffs, The ex-secretary of state, who is 76 years old, encouraged those present to back theDemocratic candidate currently holding office.
Clinton is co-producing Suffs The newly launched musical focusing on the Suffragists was praised, with attendees at the gathering being grateful for their "support of our democratic principles."
She stated, "Each one of us needs to leave this theater with an equal level of excitement about voting as it requires to genuinely create such progress."
Lady Gaga
In 2020, Lady Gaga supported Biden’s candidacy, and she took part in performing at his inaugural event in 2021.
Even though the artist and performer, originally named Stefanie Germanotta, has not disclosed whom she will support in the 2024 election, she was named co-chair of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities in April 2023. This role makes her an advisor to Biden.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda's recent fundraising event with Clinton marked his second such gathering for Biden. Back in September, the performer orchestrated "Broadway for Biden" to collect funds for Biden’s presidential campaign for 2024.
The performance featured Tony Award-winning artists such as Leslie Odom, Jr., Laura Benanti, and Josh Groban, along with several others. The ticket prices ranged from $250 to an impressive $7,500.
The individual, who is 44 years old, has likewise provided financial support to Biden's campaign, contributing $20,000 during the previous summer.
Seth MacFarlane
Another celebrity with substantial wealth, Family Guy Seth MacFarlane, a longtime Democratic supporter, has donated $100,000 to Joe Biden’s 2024 presidential campaign. He had earlier supported Hillary Clinton and Senator... Bernie Sanders ' bid for president.
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