Kamala Harris makes surprise appearance on DNC stage to 'kick off' convention by celebrating Joe Biden

Kamala Harris said, 'Joe thank you for your historic leadership and your lifetime of service to our nation, and for all you will continue to do'
Kamala Harris hails Joe Biden as she takes the DNC stage by surprise on the evening of August 19, 2024 (Getty Images)
Kamala Harris hails Joe Biden as she takes the DNC stage by surprise on the evening of August 19, 2024 (Getty Images)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris took the attendees of the Democratic National Convention by surprise as she appeared on stage on the first night of the event on Monday, August 19.

Greeted by thunderous applause from the crowd, Harris shared that she wanted to kick off the 4-day convention by celebrating the "historic leadership" of incumbent President Joe Biden, who was present in the audience.



 

Biden is scheduled to speak at the convention later in the same evening, while Harris is to take the stage on the final night of August 22, when she would be officially made the Democratic 2024 nominee.

Kamala Harris' speech on first night of DNC

"This is going to be a great week," announced Harris from the DNC stage, "And I want to kick off by celebrating our incredible President Joe Biden who will be speaking later tonight. Joe thank you for your historic leadership and your lifetime of service to our nation, and for all you will continue to do. We are forever grateful to you.”



 

The crowd continued cheering as she shared, "Looking out at everyone tonight, I see the beauty of our great nation. People from every corner of our country, and every walk of life are here, united by our shared vision for the future of our country. And this November, we will come together and declare with one voice, as one people- we are moving forward."

"With optimism, hope, and faith so guided by our love of country, knowing that we have so much more in common than what separates us, let us fight for the ideals we hold dear and let us always remember, when we fight, we win," she concluded, using one of her signature lines.



 

Applauding Harris along with the jubilant crowd in the arena was her husband, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, as well as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the vice presidential candidate.

Internet cheers for Kamala Harris

Netizens called Harris an 'icon' and a 'legend' while reacting to her surprise appearance at the DNC on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The following tweets demonstrate the prevalent mood.

"Wow. That crowd was beyond loud," wrote a person.



 

"I was like whaaaatttt? The energy is incredible," echoed another.



 

"Looks like she’s having a blast," shared a third.



 

"Kamala is an icon, a legend, and she is the moment," stated a fourth.



 

"Kamala Harris just lit up the DNC with a surprise entrance! 🌟 The excitement is through the roof—this is the kind of bold leadership we need. 2024 is already on fire!" expressed a fifth.



 

"The energy!!!!! We aren't going back, folks!" exclaimed yet another.



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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