U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepted the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nomination, positioning herself to challenge Republican rival Donald Trump. Harris, who is of Indian origin, emerged as the Democratic candidate after President Joe Biden, 81, withdrew from the race last month. If elected, she would make history as the first woman to hold the U.S. presidency.
“On behalf of every American, regardless of party, race, gender, or the language your grandmother speaks, on behalf of everyone whose story could only be written in the greatest nation on earth, I accept your nomination for President of the United States of America,” Harris declared at Chicago’s United Center, where the crowd erupted in cheers during the final day of the Democratic National Convention.
During her speech, the 59-year-old pledged to be a unifying force for the nation and committed to fighting for America’s future. “With this election, our nation has a precious and fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism, and divisive battles of the past. A chance to chart a New Way Forward, not as members of any one party or faction but as Americans,” she emphasized.
Kamala Harris Criticizes Donald Trump
Harris directly criticized her opponent, Donald Trump, accusing him of planning to “pull our country back.” She warned, “This election is one of the most important in the life of our nation. Just imagine Donald Trump with no guardrails. How he would use the immense powers of the presidency of the United States, not to improve your life, but to serve the only client he has ever had… himself.”
She added, “In many ways, Donald Trump is an unserious man, but the consequences of putting Donald Trump back in the White House are extremely serious.”
