Tonight, Barack Obama took to the stage at the Democratic National Convention, delivering a fervent endorsement of Kamala Harris and her running mate, Governor Tim Walz. Obama praised Harris’s unwavering dedication to serving the American people, highlighting her tireless commitment to public service and her ability to promote unity and defend democracy.
He emphasized her character, contrasting her with Republican rival Donald Trump, whom he characterized as a “78-year-old billionaire who hasn’t stopped whining about his problems since he rode down his golden escalator nine years ago.” Obama attributed Trump’s divisive rhetoric to a “limited and narrow view of the world” that led him to feel threatened by the success of others, particularly two hard-working, highly educated, and successful black people.