“The Daily Show” host Jordan Klepper criticized the cost of attending President Joe Biden’s New York City fundraiser. Joe Biden’s New York City fundraiser was attended by former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton in support of his 2024 reelection campaign. Thursday.
Mindy Kaling hosted the event at Radio City Music Hall, which also featured performances by Queen Latifah, Lizzo, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo and Lea Michele.
Klepper joked about the star-studded lineup, stating that spending $500,000 to attend the fundraiser is a serious commitment.
'I'm sorry, this feels wrong,' he continued. 'Paying $500,000 for access to a president is not how democracy should work. Save that money for a Supreme Court justice. That's a better investment.'
Klepper later commented on the photo op with the three politicians. The photo op featuring the three politicians was taken by Annie Leibovitz, known for her celebrity portraiture.Annie Leibovitz, known for her celebrity portraiture, took the photo of the three politicians.
Klepper mused on the unique experience of having a picture taken with three presidents, emphasizing the fame of the photographer, Annie Leibovitz.
Before the event on Thursday, the fundraiser had already raised $25 million with a predicted 5,000 supporters. The comedian joked about the role of money in American democracy.
Klepper highlighted President Joe Biden's record-breaking one-day fundraising achievement.
Pro-Palestine protesters disrupted the New York City event, claiming it was funding genocide in Palestine. Pro-Palestine protestors disrupted the event in New York City. The New York City event faced disruption from Pro-Palestine protestors, accusing it of “funding genocide in Palestine.”
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