Washington:

Outstanding Indian-American billionaire and enterprise capitalist Vinod Khosla hosted US President Joe Biden at his Silicon Valley residence for an election fundraiser throughout which the Democratic Celebration’s presumptive candidate raised greater than USD 1.5 million.

Tickets for the fundraiser on Friday on the residence of Mr Khosla, the co-founder of Solar Microsystems and the founding father of Khosla Ventures, ranged from USD 6,600 to USD 100,000.

Within the 2024 election cycle, this was the primary time the president attended a fundraiser hosted by an Indian-American.

Greater than USD 1.5 million was raised through the occasion attended by many Indian-Individuals from the Silicon Valley space. There have been about 50 folks seated and 30 or so standing.

In his remarks, which lasted for about quarter-hour, President Biden centered extra on immigration and ladies’s rights. He additionally spoke about Donald Trump.

Although he did say that the US will not be a xenophobic nation, Biden didn’t point out India and Japan this time not like his controversial remarks at a fundraiser in Washington DC a couple of week in the past.

“They (immigrants) have been unimaginable contributors to the work ethic of this nation — unimaginable. One of many the explanation why we proceed to develop is we aren’t xenophobic. We’ve the enter of latest immigrants coming into the nation that ought to come into the nation which are producing financial development,” he stated amidst applause from the choose group of fundraisers.

President Biden was launched on the fundraiser by Mr Khosla, the host.

“Vinod and Neeru (Khosla), thanks. Thanks for that introduction and your complete household. You realize, one of many dangerous information about being a toddler or a nephew in a deeply concerned household is you haven’t any approach out,” stated the president.

“Thanks for inviting us to your fantastic residence as a result of I got here to see your canine. Because the press can inform you, I like canine higher than folks generally,” President Biden, 81, stated, referring to his love and affection in the direction of canine.

President’s speech author Vinay Reddy was amongst senior White Home officers who accompanied Biden to the fundraiser.

On his option to the Khosla residence, the presidential convoy was greeted by each Israeli and pro-Palestinian teams.

One girl stood with an Israeli flag and an indication that learn: “Thanks Biden”.

Lower than a mile away, a bunch of about two dozen protesters had been at an intersection with indicators that learn “Palms off Rafah” and “Stop fireplace now”.

About 4 folks waved US and Israeli flags because the motorcade took the ultimate street.

In his remarks, President Biden made a number of jokes in regards to the former president and his Republican Celebration rival Donald Trump. “Not everyone seems to be feeling the keenness nowadays. The opposite day this man walked up, stated I am in actual hassle, brief on money, I do not know what to do. I stated Donald I can not enable you to,” President Biden stated.

He had a slight twist from a line about bleach in Trump’s hair and as a substitute stated he ought to have injected it: “Bear in mind him saying one of the best factor to do is to inject a bit of bleach into your arm… I want he had accomplished it a bit of bit himself.” He talked about Trump’s pleasure in “love letters from South Korean president Kim Jong Un,” presumably that means North Korean.

President Biden urged the viewers to learn Trump’s interview with Time journal. He talked about experiences that Trump requested oil executives to donate USD 1 billion to his marketing campaign, doing an indication of the cross.

Ajay Bhutoria, a member of the Nationwide Finance Committee of the Democratic Nationwide Committee, who additionally attended the fundraiser, stated Indian-Individuals might sway the result in a number of battleground states, doubtlessly affecting the November 5, 2024 race for the White Home in assist of President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Mr Bhutoria, who has been concerned in Joe Biden’s marketing campaign since its inception, underscored the pivotal function of Asian Individuals, notably South Asian and Indian Individuals, in what he considers one of the crucial vital elections in historical past.

In line with Federal Election Fee information, Khosla has thus far given roughly USD 1.4 million to Democratic campaigns and organisations.

A distinguished enterprise capitalist, he’s the co-founder of Solar Microsystems. He is recognized for his investments in know-how startups and advocacy for clear know-how and renewable power. Khosla Ventures, his enterprise capital agency, has funded quite a few profitable corporations in varied sectors.

Mr Khosla has been concerned in political advocacy, notably in points associated to know-how, power, and the surroundings. Whereas he has contributed to political causes and candidates, his political assist and involvement might fluctuate over time and rely upon the particular points and candidates concerned.

President Biden is ready to face former President Trump within the November 5, 2024, presidential election, a rematch between them since their 2020 conflict.
 

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