Joe Biden Arrives In LA For Fundraisers, 'Kimmel' Appearance
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Former Vice President Joe Biden made a fundraising swing through Los Angeles Wednesday, as new poll data show the politician falling behind Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, in the state.
Biden began his trip in Manhattan Beach for an event held at the home of surgeon Dr. Sanjay Khurana and his wife, software engineer Mona Khurana, where around 150 people were in attendance.
He later taped an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in Hollywood, and then spoke at another fundraiser in Bel Air at the home of Sean Burton, head of the investment firm Cityview and a member of the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners. The event drew 130 people, including actress Alyssa Milano, actor Zach Braff and Los Angeles County Supervisor Hila Solis.
Biden's visit comes one day after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, announced an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump and actions that involve Biden and his son. Trump reportedly pressured the president of Ukraine repeatedly to investigate the then-vice president during a recent phone call and may have threatened to withhold aid already approved by Congress unless they conducted such an investigation.
The phone call generated a whistleblower complaint that the White House initially blocked from being turned over to Congress, but may soon be released.
The president has denied wrongdoing in the call and said he ordered the release of an unredacted transcript of the call. Biden has also denied any wrongdoing in his discussions with Ukraine officials while his son was serving on the board of a private Ukraine gas company.
Biden is expected to remain in the Los Angeles area until Thursday before traveling to Nevada on Friday.
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