“Two-bit, union-buster”: AOC criticizes Trump in her speech at the Democratic National Convention: View Now
On Monday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York addressed the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, highlighting Vice President Kamala Harris’s resolve to combat “corporate greed.”
Ocasio-Cortez, associated with the progressive “Squad,” represents parts of the Bronx and Queens.
During her passionate speech, she contrasted her working-class roots with Harris’s background, asserting that Harris is dedicated to advocating for the middle class.
The convention runs from Monday to Thursday in Chicago at the United Center, home to the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks. Chicago has hosted the Democratic Convention 11 times, the latest being in 1996 when President Bill Clinton was nominated for a second term at the United Center.
Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is set to deliver her speech on Thursday night. Here are additional details about the convention.
Get to know Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
- Who is she? Ocasio-Cortez, often referred to as AOC, is a progressive representative in the House, commonly linked with other “Squad” members.
- Her role: She spoke on the first evening of the convention after supporting President Joe Biden until his withdrawal, promptly endorsing Harris thereafter.
- Her statements: “In Kamala Harris, I see a leader who truly comprehends the challenges we face. I see a leader committed to supporting working families,” she said. “Donald Trump would sell out this nation for a dollar to benefit himself and his Wall Street allies. I’m exhausted from hearing a two-bit union-buster claim he’s more patriotic than the woman who tirelessly works for the rights of everyday people.”
How to view and stream the 2024 DNC
The convention is set to be livestreamed on its official website from the United Center in Chicago, airing Monday from 6:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern (5:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central), and from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central) on the remaining days.
Nightly themes for the DNC
The DNC has released themes for each night of the convention under the overarching title “For the People, For Our Future.”
The specific themes for each night are as follows:
- Monday: “For the People”
- Tuesday: “A Bold Vision for America’s Future”
- Wednesday: “A Fight for our Freedoms”
- Thursday: “For our Future”
