Vice President Kamala Harris made history as she formally accepted her party's presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night. The momentous occasion followed a whirlwind month for Harris, which kicked off with President Joe Biden's unexpected withdrawal from the presidential race and his subsequent endorsement of Harris as the Democratic frontrunner. According to a campaign insider, Harris' address aimed to achieve three key goals: to recount her journey from a middle-class upbringing to becoming a prosecutor who defends others, to draw a stark contrast between her "optimistic" outlook and Trump's "dark" vision, and to stir up a sense of national pride.
Former President Bill Clinton, aged 78 and speaking in a hoarse voice, boldly criticised Trump during his appearance. Harris was met with an overwhelming ovation that lasted close to three minutes, delaying the start of her speech. Once the applause subsided, she declared: "OK, let's get to business," READ MORE: Donald Trump hits back at claims late Queen found him 'very rude' with bizarre 7-word brag She also took a moment to celebrate a personal milestone, saying: "And happy anniversary, Dougie," in recognition of her and her husband's 10th wedding anniversary.
Earlier in the week, Harris had briefly addressed the convention on Monday, where she expressed gratitude towards Biden and commended his presidential achievements. She also cautioned against Trump's past legal transgressions, suggest.