Doug Emhoff's jaw-dropping reaction to Kamala Harris' surprise DNC appearance leaves the Internet in awe

In an unexpected move, Kamala Harris took the stage on Day One of the DNC for a brief speech, delighting both her husband, Doug Emhoff, and the crowd
UPDATED AUG 20, 2024
Doug Emhoff wasn't expecting Kamala Harris to make an onstage appearance on the first night of the DNC (Getty Images)
Doug Emhoff wasn't expecting Kamala Harris to make an onstage appearance on the first night of the DNC (Getty Images)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS:  Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff's reaction to wife Vice President Kamala Harris’ unexpected onstage appearance on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention left social media buzzing with excitement.

The Democratic nominee, who was initially expected to attend the DNC on Monday, August 19, merely as a spectator for President Joe Biden's speech, stunned attendees when she stepped onto the stage to deliver brief but powerful remarks.



 

Kamala Harris' surprise appearance steals the show

As Kamala Harris made her entrance, cameras quickly panned to her husband, Doug Emhoff, who was seated alongside her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The two men’s expressions of shock and delight were captured in real-time, with Emhoff even mouthing, "I didn’t know."

The spontaneous moment quickly went viral, with users on X (formerly  Twitter) sharing their reactions to Emhoff’s genuine astonishment. Elie Mystal, a former litigator, noted that Emhoff appeared "surprised." 



 

Internet abuzz over Doug Emhoff's reaction to Kamala Harris' surprise appearance

Netizens were truly awed by how Doug Emhoff as well as the crowd reacted to Kamala Harris' surprise appearance on the DNC stage. 

One said, "This man is so proud to be her husband," and another remarked, "The two men looked very surprised indeed."

"In a classic TAN Suit! Bravo," commented a person, pointing out Harris' pantsuit. "I love this….so fun," gushed an individual.

"The crowd was shaking that stadium omg she’s winning in a landslide," declared an individual. One more joked, "Oh the GOP will say this is all fake and AI generated. There is no DNC." 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Kamala Harris' electrifying speech ignites the DNC crowd

Kamala Harris' brief two-minute speech was met with a standing ovation, as she expressed gratitude to Joe Biden for his leadership and praised the diverse crowd.

"Joe, thank you for your historic leadership, for your lifetime of service to our nation, and for all you will continue to do," said the vice president, stressing, "We are forever grateful to you."

Further, Harris gushed over the crowd calling them the "beauty of our great nation" with people from "every corner" of the country. "Let us always remember, when we fight, we win," chanted the Democratic nominee. 

As Harris exited the stage to the tune of Beyonce’s 'Fire', a song that has become synonymous with her campaign, the energy in the room was palpable. The song, which was also used during the Black Lives Matter movement following George Floyd's 2020 murder, resonated deeply with the audience. 



 

When Harris declared, "When we fight, we win," the crowd echoed back with a unified chant of "We win." She is set to deliver a more extensive speech on Thursday night, marking the conclusion of the four-day convention.

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