The president's trip to California is primarily focused on fundraising rather than border issues. He is scheduled to attend multiple fundraisers in Los Angeles and San Francisco over the next few days. During a recent address, the president expressed confidence in the fundraising totals for the year and dismissed questions about his Republican rivals in the ongoing GOP nomination battle.
The Biden-Harris campaign recently announced that it raised $42 million in the previous month alone, highlighting the strength of its fundraising efforts. The campaign emphasized the division among Republicans, with some factions supporting Donald Trump's agenda while others oppose it.
Despite facing criticism from progressive Democrats over his stance on Israel, the president continues to garner support from within his party. Calls for protest voting during the upcoming Democratic primary have emerged from various quarters, including the mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, and congresswoman Rashida Tlaib.
Preparations are underway at the White House for the upcoming State of the Union address, which is seen as a pivotal moment to reshape the president's image and outline his agenda leading up to the November elections. Speculation surrounds the possibility of a new executive order on immigration, although details remain unclear about its content and timing of release.
The president is expected to return to Washington, D.C. at the end of the week, where he will address new sanctions against Russia. Additionally, he is set to engage in a conference call with G7 leaders later in the week to discuss matters related to Ukraine.
