Joe Biden will be taking the stage at the Democratic national convention in Chicago, potentially for the last time as US president. However, his speech comes amidst backlash over continued military aid to Israel and the ongoing war in Gaza, with protesters demanding an end to this support. An estimated 20,000 activists are expected to demonstrate in Chicago during Biden and vice-president Kamala Harris’s speeches.
The convention will also feature addresses from prominent figures such as Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Tim Walz. The Democratic party plans to livestream the convention on their website, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The convention will be closely covered by The Guardian’s team of reporters.
The mood at the convention is one of joy and renewed hope for Democrats, following Kamala Harris becoming the first woman of color to accept a major party’s presidential nomination. The unexpected turn of events with Harris’s sudden rise to the top of the ticket has energized the party, previously resigned to a rematch between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The convention will feature speeches from party leaders and rising stars, emphasizing the contrast between Harris and Walz fighting for the American people and Donald Trump fighting for himself. The convention is expected to be a pivotal moment for Democrats looking towards the future.
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