Dana Nessel defends LGBTQ rights with fierce message for Republicans during DNC speech

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel addressed the crowd at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, August 21.

She fiercely endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the White House while attacking the Republicans, as reported by MLive.

Dana Nessel claims Kamala Harris ‘never shied away from a good fight’

Hailing Kamala Harris’ work during her time as California’s attorney general, Dana Nessel said, “Being attorney general is a tough job but, as California’s attorney general, Kamala Harris has never shied away from a good fight.”

“She’s held accountable environmental polluters, sexual abusers, and transnational gangs, but what really stands out is when she stood up and protected her constituents’ freedoms,” she stated.

Dana Nessel says ‘Kamala Harris had my back’

Dana Nessel, 55, who is openly gay and married to Alanna Maguire, also highlighted Kamala Harris' opposition to California's ban on same-sex marriage in 2013.

Nessel shared, “She refused to argue that some families should have fewer rights than other families. She was fighting for families like mine.”

She continued, “After Roe v Wade was overturned, Michigan’s archaic abortion ban was resurrected, but Vice President Harris had my back. She reminded me that protecting people’s lives and defending their rights is our job."

“And, just as the same-sex marriage ban was overturned in California, so too was the abortion ban in Michigan,” Nessel added.

Dana Nessel slams Republicans

Dana Nessel, a member of the Democratic Party, then targeted Republicans and US Supreme Court justices, saying, "By the way, I've got a message for the Republicans and the justices of the United States Supreme Court: You can pry this wedding band from my cold, dead, gay hand."

“I know that whether she's attorney general or president of the United States, Kamala Harris will always be in our corner,” Nessel asserted.

Netizens call Dana Nessel ‘fearless’

Meanwhile, reactions poured in to Dana Nessel’s speech, with one user on X tweeting, “Mic drop moment!”

“She's fearless.  I loved her speech,” the second user commented.

“Yeah I was standing and clapping for that one,” one user shared. [sic]

Another user stated, “She is ready for the fight. 🇺🇸💙💯🔥💥.”

A user added, “Proud to be born and raised in Detroit Michigan.”

“Michigan has some bada*s women!” a tweet read.

Another tweet was “She was impressive! 💙👏”

A person mentioned, “We are with u and for all individuals individual freedom of choice. Go girl!!” [sic]

“She was soooo good! Rising star? I think so! 💍” another person added. [sic]

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