Harris officially becomes Democratic nominee, appeals for ‘freedom and fairness’ against Trump extremism – live updates from Democratic National Convention 2024

Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination with an emotional speech at the Democratic National Convention. Survivors of gun violence spoke out for gun safety, while former congresswoman Gabby Giffords praised Harris’s ability to fight the gun lobby. Harris defended Israel’s right to self-defense while also calling for Palestinian self-determination. Rumors of a surprise Beyoncé performance at the convention were debunked. Pro-Palestinian demonstrations and calls for a Palestinian American speaker at the event went unanswered. Harris ended her speech with a message of hope and optimism, emphasizing the need for Americans to fight for the country’s ideals. Harris and her husband celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary, with Emhoff raising a toast to his wife and urging continued hard work towards the presidential election in the coming days. The convention came to a close with a sense of unity among the attendees.

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