At DNC, Kamala Harris accepts Democratic Party's presidential nomination, lashes out at Trump

United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday (Aug 23) accepted theDemocratic Party's 2024 presidential nomination. On the fourth and final day of the DNC, Harris was greeted by an ovation that spanned nearly 3 minutes before she was able to begin her speech.

“OK, let’s get to business,” Harris began her speechafter thunderous cheers drowned out her attempts to get started. “And happy anniversary, Dougie,” she said, marking their 10th wedding anniversary.

Harris drew a direct line between her current values and politics with her upbringing in a civil rights-oriented household. Harris noted that her parents met amid the civil rights movement and raised her with values of social justice.

Harris promises to be 'president for all Americans'

During her speech, Harris promised to be a president for all Americans.

“I promise to be a president for all Americans, to hold sacred America’s constitutional principles, fundamental principles, from the rule of law and fair elections to the peaceful transfer of power,” Harris said as she was met with a thunderous applause.

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She pledged to put the US above the Democratic Party and herself. She also committed to apeaceful transfer of power.

Harris on the US economy, Ukraine war and Gaza war

The current vice president promised an opportunity economy in the US, saying everyone has the chance to compete and a chance to succeed. She also promised a middle-class tax cut.

“As President, I will stand strong with Ukraine and our NATO allies,” Harris said. Talking about the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, she said that she would always stand up for Israel’s right to defend itself,” while pushing for the release of the hostages and the implementation of a cease-fire deal.

“At the same time, what has happened in Gaza in the last 10 months is devastating, so many innocent lives lost,” she added.

Harris hits out at Trump

During her speech, Harris severely criticised her presidential election rival Donald Trump on a range of issues. She highlighted therisk to reproductive rights.

“And let’s be clear about how we got here: Donald Trump handpicked members of the United States Supreme Court to take away reproductive rights.One must ask why exactly is it that they don’t trust women. Well, we trust women," she added.

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Harris also issuedwarnings about how Trump’s prior willingness to violate the law indicates a willingness for a reckless second term if he’s elected to the White House again.

“Just imagine Donald Trump with no guardrails and how he would use the immense powers of the presidency of the United States, not to improve your life, not to strengthen our national security but to serve the only client that he has ever had: himself,” Harris warned.