'We broke up with you for a reason' Hakeem Jeffries calls Donald Trump an ex-boyfriend

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) spoke on the third night of the Democratic National Convention to express his support for Vice President Kamala Harris and compare former president Donald Trump to an ex-boyfriend who wants to get back together.

During his speech, Jeffries also said President Joe Biden will go down in history as one of the most consequential leaders to hold office. He said Harris will follow in Biden's footsteps as a courageous, compassionate and common sense leader.

"Trump tried to destroy our democracy by lying about the election and inciting a violent mob to attack the Capitol. Trump put three extreme justices on the Supreme Court who destroyed Roe v Wade. We broke up with you for a reason," Jeffries said.

The Democratic National Committee convention is in Chicago through Thursday and on the final day, Harris is scheduled to formally accept the party's nomination for the 2024 Election. 

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was among the speakers at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

What to know about House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries

• Who he is: Jeffries is the first Black lawmaker to be elected as leader of a major party in Congress. Jeffries has represented New York's 8th Congressional District since 2013, and replaced former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in 2022 after the Republicans gained a majority.
• What role he plays: Jeffries, at 53, is a relatively younger face in the halls of Congress. Jeffries is seen as a more centrist Democrat, was chosen as one of seven House managers of former president Donald Trump's impeachment trial and held private meetings with President Joe Biden and fellow congressional Democrats in the weeks leading up to Biden's dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.
• Key quote: "Donald Trump is like an old boyfriend who you broke up with, but he just won't go away. He has spent the last four years spinning the block trying to get back into a relationship with the American people. Bro, we broke up with you for a reason."

When and where 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"