Friends --

In just a moment, we are going to ask you to make a donation directly to Joe Biden's reelection campaign. Please give us a chance to explain why this request -- especially today -- is so important.

Here is the truth:

When this week ends, we close the books on the most important FEC fundraising deadline of the campaign to date.

This is the first deadline since our campaign and Trump's campaign secured the number of delegates needed to win.

And when it ends, we're both legally required to report how much money we've raised.

It is no exaggeration to say EVERYONE will be looking. The press. Our opponents. Outside spending groups and more.

The numbers we report will be seen as a comparison of the strength of our campaigns heading into the general election.

But more than that, reaching our goals is critical because it's what we need to WIN. And we have no chance to get there unless lots and lots of people add their donations before this deadline ends. So please:

Can President Biden count on you to make a contribution to his reelection campaign before our FEC fundraising deadline ends this week? The amount isn't as important as the donation itself because it adds up fast when we're all chipping in.

Thank you in advance for donating. Especially today. It means a lot.

The Biden Campaign