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Hollywood Democratic megadonor Ari Emanuel recently expressed his dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden and his team during a speech at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Emanuel criticized the administration for not being transparent about Biden's condition, expressing frustration that voters were not informed sooner.

Emanuel acknowledged the challenges Democrats face in potentially removing Biden from the ticket, citing ongoing election processes and legal complications. He voiced his concerns about Biden running for a second term after initially stating he would only serve one to restore democracy.

During his remarks, Emanuel questioned Biden's capability by comparing it to a simple test involving driving from Beverly Hills to Malibu at night. He stated, "If you were driving from downtown Beverly Hills to Malibu, would you want Biden to do it at night? Would you want Trump to do it in a night? We want neither."

He also highlighted contradictions between Trump's and Biden's statements regarding their ability to solve problems and defeat each other. Emanuel remarked on the Democratic Party's strong bench of candidates, suggesting there are alternatives within the party.

In addition, Emanuel mentioned that major donors are redirecting their contributions towards Congress and the Senate instead of supporting Biden's campaign. He emphasized his anger by saying, "He gave us a bunch of malarkey, and I'm really pissed. We all should be really pissed."

The situation reflects growing concern among some Democrats about their current leadership as they prepare for upcoming elections.