Watch as Jill Biden in DNC speech describes Joe Biden's decision to drop from 2024 race
First lady Jill Biden spoke at the Democratic National Convention ahead of President Joe Biden's keynote speech in Chicago to talk about their decision to support Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's nominee.
During her speech Jill said she saw Joe dig deep into his soul when he decided not to seek reelection. The first lady expressed complete confidence that Harris will win the election alongside running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Waltz.
"With faith in each other, hope for a brighter future, and love for our country. We will fight, and we will win together," Jill said.
The first lady also mentioned that their late son Beau, who died in 2015 from brain cancer, first worked with Harris when he was attorney general of Delaware.
"He told me at the dinner table one night, 'Mom, she's special someone to keep your eye on.' And he was right," Jill said. "Joe and I know Kamala. We have seen her courage, her determination and her leadership up close."
She also spoke to her husband's character adding that after 50 years of marriage, Jill said there are still moments she falls in love with him all over again.
Before President Biden exited the race, Jill fiercely defended his decision to seek reelection saying that she will reciprocate the years of support he gave her as she continued a career as an educator.
Watch Jill Biden's full DNC convention speech here
When is the DNC?
The Democratic National Convention will take place from 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.
Paste BN 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"