President Joe Biden delivered an emotional “farewell speech” at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, backing Vice-President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee. Biden, introduced by his daughter Ashley, highlighted his administration’s accomplishments and expressed confidence in Harris continuing that work. The President took the stage to a warm reception from attendees, pausing his speech multiple times for chants of “we love Joe!” This show of support comes after a turbulent period for the Democratic Party, during which Biden faced calls to step down due to criticism over his age and mental acuity.
Democrats quickly rallied behind Harris after Biden removed himself from the race following a challenging debate with former President Donald Trump. Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are expected to formally accept the party’s nomination during the convention this week. Biden also took the opportunity to take a dig at Trump, stating, “Every week under Donald Trump was infrastructure week. He never built a damn thing.” The DNC is set to be a pivotal moment for the Democratic Party as they gear up for the 2024 presidential election.
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