Story perspectives
Biden Hosts Holiday Reception Amid Fundraising Challenges
12/5/2025
1 of 1
Story summary
- Former President Joe Biden hosts a December 15 holiday reception in Washington for donors tied to his future presidential library.
- Elizabeth Frawley Bagley organizes the meet-and-greet, not a fundraiser.
- Biden has kept a low profile due to health issues and fundraising challenges.
- By contrast, United States President Donald Trump has raised substantial funds, expecting over $900 million in two years.
