Watch Elizabeth Warren’s emotional reaction to DNC audience’s standing ovation

Elizabeth Warren said, 'You know what I love best about Kamala Harris, Kamala Harris can’t be bought and she can’t be bossed around'
PUBLISHED AUG 23, 2024
US Sen Elizabeth Warren was visibly moved by the resounding applause at the DNC (Getty Images)
US Sen Elizabeth Warren was visibly moved by the resounding applause at the DNC (Getty Images)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) was visibly moved by the resounding applause as she stepped onto the stage at the Democratic National Convention, dabbing at her tears amid the cheering.

The Democratic National Convention was approaching its final hours on Thursday, August 22, with high anticipation for Vice President Kamala Harris' appearance and the possibility of another surprise guest.



 

Elizabeth Warren receives warm welcome at DNC

Elizabeth Warren, who garnered an intense following that momentarily propelled her to the forefront of the 2020 Democratic primary, took the stage early in the event. 

The applause continued for over ninety seconds, and the ovation was still robust as a touched Warren began her speech, Mediaite reports.

Sen Bob Casey said, "Please welcome Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren."

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) becomes emotional as she receives an ovation from the crowd while arriving on stage to speak during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice President Kamala Harris is named her party's presidential nominee. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
US Sen Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) became emotional as she received an ovation from the crowd while arriving on stage to speak during the final day of the DNC (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

The crowd erupted in loud cheers and gave Warren a standing ovation. She wiped away her tears as the applause continued.

Warren said, "You know what I love best about Kamala Harris? Kamala Harris can’t be bought and she can’t be bossed around. Now. I first met Kamala in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crash."

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice President Kamala Harris is named her party's presidential nominee. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Elizabeth Warren praised Kamala Harris (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

She went on to say, "The banks had flat out broken laws, cheated people and stolen homes. Millions of Americans had lost their jobs, their savings, their homes.

Now, I was setting up the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Kamala was protecting families as California’s attorney general."

Internet says Elizabeth Warren 'deserves' applause

As soon as Elizabeth Warren's video surfaced on the social media, users started reacting to it.

A user said, "Elizabeth Warren has been an inspiration for years. A deserved moment."



 

Another added, "She has fought so hard for the American people and it's about time she gets the recognition she deserves. #Warren #TearsOfJoy."



 

A third commentator wrote, "We could have had Elizabeth, y’all. She deserved better."



 

"She is amazing @ewarren," one remarked.



 

A person expressed their admiration, "She's such a gem."



 

Another one added, "She's a good human being and an honest politician which is rare. She deserved every moment of this."



 

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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