Democratic Party Convention in Chicago; Kamala Harris Praises Joe Biden's 'Lifetime of Service' to America

On Monday night, August 29, U.S. President Joe Biden defended his administration's performance in various areas during a speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, supporting Kamala Harris, the Vice President, who has secured enough votes for the Democrats' presidential nomination. He faced prolonged cheers from the audience as his decision to end his reelection campaign and elevate Kamala Harris to this position has revitalized the Democratic Party. Biden, clearly emotional, responded to over four minutes of applause and chants of 'Thank you, Joe' by saying, 'I love you, America.' The energetic President also took the opportunity to criticize former President Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for the presidency. Kamala Harris, who watched Biden's speech from a special seat, unexpectedly appeared on stage to thank him for his 'historic leadership' and a lifetime of service to America. Jill Biden, the First Lady, who spoke before her husband, referred to Biden's difficult decision to withdraw from the election, stating that she fell in love with his character again after this. Democratic Party figures took turns on stage to praise Biden's leadership and his support for Harris. They highlighted the key achievements of the Biden-Harris administration, including leading America through the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing for broader investments in national infrastructure, efforts to reduce healthcare costs, and promoting clean energy. Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State, also received long applause from the audience and congratulated Kamala Harris for her ability to break the 'tallest and hardest glass ceiling' and her efforts to 'become the first female president of the United States.' Clinton, who was the Democratic nominee for the presidency in 2016 but lost to Trump, added, 'When a barrier is removed for one of us, it opens the way for all of us.' She also welcomed Biden's withdrawal from the Democratic nomination, saying, 'We are now writing a new chapter in America's story.' Outside the convention venue in Chicago, thousands of protesters gathered to condemn the Biden-Harris administration's support for Israel. Biden acknowledged the protests during his speech, stating, 'They have something to say. Many innocent people are dying on both sides.' The U.S. President reiterated the importance of gaining the approval of both Israel and Hamas to achieve a ceasefire agreement that would lead to the release of Hamas hostages.