Former US President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama delivered fervent endorsements of Kamala Harris on the second night of the Democratic National Convention, urging voters to support a “new chapter” with her leadership. Their back-to-back speeches energized the audience at a packed arena in Chicago.
Both Obamas emphasized the importance of voting, noting that the upcoming November election is expected to be very close. While polls show Harris with a slight lead over Donald Trump nationally, the election will hinge on a few critical swing states.
In her speech, Michelle Obama directly criticized Donald Trump, questioning if he realized he was running for a “black job,” a reference to the presidency. This comment echoed Trump’s controversial statements about migrants taking “black jobs” in the US.
Outside the convention, protests near the Israeli consulate in Chicago escalated, with clashes occurring as demonstrators confronted police in riot gear. The four-day convention formally nominates Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate. Donald Trump had his convention last month following an attempted assassination.
