President Joe Biden’s reelection team recently raised $26 million at a celebrity-filled fundraiser in New York City but some former donors are withholding their support due to the ongoing crisis in Gaza. These donors, who are influential Democratic givers and ex-Obama staffers, are concerned about the Biden administration’s approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They believe that the administration’s continued support for Israel, despite the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, is morally wrong.
One donor described the administration’s actions as “damaging American credibility” and not aligned with principles of human rights. Others, including Amed Khan, have quit Biden’s fundraising committee over this issue. They believe that the U.S. should not give Israel a blank check to conduct military operations that result in human rights violations.
The reluctance of these donors reflects a larger trend among the Democratic Party, as grassroots movements push for changes in U.S. policy towards Gaza. Despite the fundraising success of the Biden campaign, donors who are concerned about Gaza are holding back their support, potentially impacting the campaign’s field operations and voter enthusiasm.
As the crisis in Gaza continues to unfold, tensions within the Democratic Party and its donor base are rising. Some ex-Obama staffers have stopped putting effort into the Biden reelection campaign, and calls for the administration to do more to help Palestinians are increasing. This issue could become a significant challenge for the Biden campaign, especially as support for Israel’s actions in Gaza wanes among Americans, particularly Democrats.
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