BREAKING NEWS Kamala Harris makes surprise appearance at the Democratic Convention: Crowd goes ballistic for nominee as she shares a brief message before Biden's farewell speech FOLLOW along with DailyMail.com's live coverage of day one of the DNC By Katelyn Caralle, Senior U.S.
Political Reporter In Chicago, Illinois Published: 02:32 BST, 20 August 2024 | Updated: 02:56 BST, 20 August 2024 e-mail 131 View comments Kamala Harris sent the crowd into a frenzy with a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention on Monday to deliver a short tribute to the former nominee, President Joe Biden The vice president gave a glowing thanks to her boss as the president prepares for a speech later in the evening ceremonially passing the torch to the next generation. 'I want to kick us off by celebrating our incredible President, Joe Biden, who will be speaking later tonight,' the VP said after coming on stage earlier than Convention goers expected. 'Joe – thank you for your historic leadership, for your lifetime of service to this nation and for all you will continue to do,' Harris continued.
'We are forever grateful to you. Thank you, Joe.' Vice President Kamala Harris arrives at the United Center on Monday The Democratic candidate will deliver her remarks officially accepting the nomination on Thursday, which will wrap the Convention events.
Harris was all smiles as she arrived at the United Center just after 8:00 p.m. following a hype-up video with Beyoncé's anthem Freed.