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From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Biden greeted by raucous ovation as he takes stage for DNC speech
US President Joe Biden speaks on stage on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, on August 19, 2024. (Saul Loeb/AFP)
CHICAGO — US President Joe Biden wins a huge ovation as he takes to the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, after handing over to Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee.
“I love you,” Biden says to deafening cheers after being introduced by his daughter Ashley for his farewell speech, less than a month after dropping out of the White House race against Donald Trump.
