Sunday, November 24
WWE legend Hulk Hogan, during a promotional event, made controversial remarks about US Vice President Kamala Harris, questioning her racial identity and jokingly suggesting body-slamming her. Hogan's comments attracted significant backlash, coinciding with the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where key figures showed robust support for Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate.
Illinois Gov JB Pritzker's speech at the Democratic National Convention went viral as he poked fun at former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as said that Trump thinks that people should trust him on economy as he is rich. "Take it from an actual billionaire, Trump is rich in only one thing: stupidity," Pritzker said.
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Kamala Harris was joined by her stepchildren Ella and Cole Emhoff, and her husband Doug Emhoff. Harris, married to Doug since 2014, received support from her family. Barack Obama and Michelle endorsed Harris, with Obama energising the crowd and Michelle praising her qualifications for the presidency.
The Democratic Party convention in Chicago saw Vice-President Kamala Harris accept the presidential nomination, following President Biden's decision not to seek reelection. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was named as her running mate. Prominent speakers included Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Key policy proposals focused on economic reforms, healthcare and reproductive rights, aiming to portray a progressive vision for the future.
Protesters breached a police-secured fence near the Democratic National Convention site in Chicago, voicing opposition to the Gaza war. Although some disturbances occurred, the inner security perimeter remained intact. As President Biden toured the venue, activists demanded an end to US aid to Israel, echoing sentiments from the 1968 protests against the Vietnam War.
