An emotional farewell as President Biden Makes Final Speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, delivering a powerful message to rally support for Vice President Kamala Harris as she prepares to run for the presidency. His address, which began well past midnight on the East Coast, marked a significant moment in a campaign that has seen him step aside for Harris, who has quickly gained momentum within the party.
In his speech, Biden highlighted his administration’s achievements and made several pointed remarks aimed at former President Donald Trump, whom he referred to as a “loser.” He opened with a call to action, asking the crowd, “Are you ready to elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz?”
He emphasized the importance of defeating Trump in the upcoming election, stating, “Above all, we need you to beat Donald Trump and elect Kamala and Tim president and vice president of the United States of America.”
An Emotional Farewell: Biden Makes Final Speech
The night was bittersweet for Biden, who was recently urged by party leaders to withdraw from the race. Despite this, he received a warm reception from convention-goers, who chanted “Thank you, Joe” throughout his speech. Biden expressed his gratitude, saying, “America, I gave my best to you. I made a lot of mistakes in my career, but I gave my best to you.”
Biden’s remarks also included a strong endorsement of Harris’s economic agenda, which aims to tackle issues like housing shortages and expand the child tax credit. He praised her leadership, saying, “She’ll be a president our children can look up to,” and referred to her as “Vice-President-soon-to-be-President Kamala Harris.”
The president did not shy away from criticising Trump, addressing his legal troubles and labelling him a liar. He stated, “Crime will keep going down when we put a prosecutor in the Oval Office instead of a convicted felon,” further emphasising the need for a strong Democratic presence in the White House.
Biden also touched on pressing global issues, calling for an end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and acknowledging the protests occurring outside the convention. He recognized the protesters’ concerns, stating, “A lot of innocent people are being killed on both sides.”
As he concluded his speech, Biden reflected on his presidency, expressing his love for the job and his country. He ended with a heartfelt message, promising to be “the best volunteer” for Harris’s campaign and reaffirming his commitment to the Democratic cause.
In a poignant moment, Biden hugged Harris on stage, symbolising the passing of the torch to the next generation of Democratic leadership. The emotional atmosphere of the evening underscored the significance of this transition as the party gears up for the challenges ahead in the 2024 election.
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