Staff Reports
President Joe Biden has made changes to the way he conducts White House tours for his biggest donors, following the advice of his counsel. It’s noteworthy that these changes suggest that the president’s past conduct in hosting these tours may have violated the law, a point that Axios seemed to overlook in its reporting. According to unnamed sources, Biden will now only allow visits to certain parts of the White House, a move aimed at easing the concerns of donors who may doubt his ability to defeat his rival, Donald Trump, should Trump become the official Republican nominee in 2024. The COVID lockdowns during the first half of Biden’s term had prevented him from inviting large numbers of people to the White House, resulting in some apathy among Democrat donors.
The visits will continue, but under clear restrictions set by Biden’s lawyers. While the meals and exclusive briefings will still take place, campaign contributions cannot be given or solicited while inside the White House, by the Hatch Act. The Washington Post reported that Biden had held meetings with donors just before the holidays to address their concerns about his age and energy.
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These meetings, which have no set agenda, have also become feedback sessions for the president, allowing him to hear perspectives on political and policy matters from individuals outside his presidential bubble. According to one source, these meetings have reassured donors about Biden’s determination, energy, and passion, dispelling any doubts they may have had about his ability to run a campaign and lead the country. An August poll showed that 77 percent of respondents believed Biden was too old to effectively serve another four-year term as president, while 51 percent felt the same way about Trump.
