Democratic National Convention live updates: President Joe Biden speaks at DNC to back in Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris made a surprise speech, Hillary Clinton slammed Donald Trump and Joe Biden issued a rallying cry. Recap all the moments from the Democratic National Convention here.
US election: Day one of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, brought plenty of talking points.
A surprise speech from Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as emotional tributes to Joe Biden and an eviscerating speech from Hillary Clinton were the highlights from the opening of the four-day event.
Harris is set to be officially nominated as the Democratic candidate over the next few days, marking the first time a woman of colour has been put forward by the party for President.
Recap the day’s events by scrolling through the updates below.
Key events
20 Aug 2024 - 12:19 PM
‘Put a prosecutor in the Oval Office instead of a convicted felon’
20 Aug 2024 - 12:16 PM
Biden calls Trump a ‘loser’
20 Aug 2024 - 11:42 AM
Emotional Joe Biden takes to the stage
20 Aug 2024 - 11:35 AM
‘You will win’: The First Lady calls the election
20 Aug 2024 - 10:32 AM
Abortion rights to be restored nationwide
20 Aug 2024 - 10:03 AM
Hillary Clinton welcomed with a standing ovation
20 Aug 2024 - 09:25 AM
Harris shocks with surprise day one appearance
Harris shocks with surprise day one appearance
The crowd of over 4000 delegates were delighted to a surprise appearance from the current vice president, soon to be ‘official’ Democrat nominee Kamala Harris.
Walking on stage while a Beyonce track played, Harris beamed with joy as she waved to the cheering crowd.
“It is so good to be with everyone this evening,” Harris said to the bewildered crowd.
“It is going to be a great week.”
Harris went on to make clear that day one of the DNC was not only about her race to The White House, but also about celebrating US President Joe Biden, who is not seeking re-election.
“I want to kick us off by celebrating our incredible President Joe Biden who is speaking later tonight.
“Joe, thank you for your historic leadership, for your lifetime of service to our nation and for all you continue to do.
“We will be forever grateful”.
