Corruption-fueled Hollywood donors are in a state of panic after witnessing President Joe Biden’s lackluster performance during Thursday night’s presidential debate, with several calling for him to “drop out” and threatening not to give any more money to the Democrat Party if he stays in the race. The president appeared to freeze on stage, spoke with a hoarse voice, mumbled his words, and struggled to deliver his closing statement without making errors.
An anonymous Hollywood donor told Variety that they had received messages from other donors in the media and entertainment industry who were panicked by Biden’s debate performance. These donors reportedly demanded that he drop out of the race or risk losing their financial support. The president’s campaign has maintained that he will not be dropping out, with co-chair Mitch Landrieu attributing Biden’s poor performance to a cold and sluggishness.
Despite the concerns raised by some Hollywood donors, others have vowed to continue supporting him. High-profile Democrat Party donors Jeffrey Katzenberg and Haim Saban are reportedly taking a wait-and-see approach before making any decisions. Before hosting a star-studded fundraiser with George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Jimmy Kimmel, the Biden campaign had announced that it had raised $28 million. However, several top donors were reported to have backed out of attending Biden’s event at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan on Friday.