After his State of the Union speech, Biden collects $10 million within 24 hours

Following a passionate State of the Union address where he criticized Donald Trump, President Joe Biden's re-election campaign reported raising $10 million in the subsequent 24 hours.<br><br>Biden accused Trump of endangering democracy and thwarting immigration reform. Biden also accused Trump of distorting the truth about the Capitol riot and appeasing Vladimir Putin.<br><br>The fundraising achievement is significant given that Biden and his Democratic allies raised $42 million throughout January. Nielsen ratings indicate that approximately 32.2 million people watched Biden's speech, an 18% increase from the previous year, although this figure excludes streaming and social media viewership.<br><br>Leveraging this financial advantage, the Biden campaign announced a $30 million ad campaign targeting key battleground states over the next six weeks. Despite a close race for the White House, with a poll in February showing Trump at 37% and Biden at 34%, Biden's campaign remains competitive.