'Donald only cares about himself': Watch Hillary Clinton's speech at DNC convention
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton emphasized Monday night that Vice President Kamala Harris is the candidate to defeat former President Donald Trump this election year.
During her speech at Democratic National Convention, which was delayed several minutes by sustained applause as soon as she stepped on stage, Clinton said Harris is the only candidate with America's best interest at heart. Clinton said if elected Harris will fight to lower costs for hard-working families, add high paying jobs and yes she will restore abortion rights nationwide.
"Kamala has the character, experience and vision to lead us forward," Clinton said. "Kamala cares about kids, families and America. Donald only cares about himself."
The former U.S. senator from New York attested to Harris' integrity referencing how the two began their careers as attorneys supporting abused and neglected children.
"That kind of work changes you. Those kids stay with you. Kamala carries with her the hopes of every child she protected, every family she helped, every community she served," Clinton said. "On her first day in court, Kamala said five words that still guide her: 'Kamala Harris, for the people.' That’s something Donald Trump will never understand."
Watch Hillary Clinton's full speech at the DNC convention here
Clinton calls out Trump's 34 felony convictions
Clinton complimented Harris' career as a prosecutor saying she locked up murderers and drug traffickers as former attorney general of California.
"She will never rest in defense of our freedom and safety, Donald Trump fell asleep at his own trial, and when he woke up, he made his own kind of history, the first person to run for president with 34 felony convictions," Clinton said.
She also said it's no surprise that Trump is lying about Harris' record while mocking her name and laugh.
"Sounds familiar," she quipped.
When is the DNC?
The Democratic National Convention is taking place between August 19-22 in Chicago, Illinois.
The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, will be the main venue for the DNC.
Chicago has hosted the Democratic Convention 11 times, most recently in 1996 when the United Center saw President Bill Clinton was nominated for a second time.
How to watch and stream the 2024 DNC
The convention will air live on its website, from the United Center in Chicago between 6:15 p.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern (5:15 p.m. to 10 p.m Central) on Monday, and 7 p.m to 11 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central) the other days.
USA TODAY will provide livestream coverage on YouTube each night of the DNC, Monday through Thursday.
What are the themes for each night of the DNC?
The DNC announced nightly themes for the convention. The title of the convention is "For the People, For Our Future."
Here are the themes for each night:
Monday: "For the People"
Tuesday: "A Bold Vision for America's Future"
Wednesday: "A Fight for our Freedoms"
Thursday: "For our Future"
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