Kamala Harris has landed in Chicago to attend the Democratic National Convention (DNC), where she will officially be named the party’s presidential candidate.
She arrived at O’Hare airport on Air Force Two after campaigning in Pennsylvania with her running mate, Tim Walz. Her rival, Donald Trump, had a rally in Pennsylvania just the day before.
Harris is set to speak on Thursday, wrapping up the convention with her acceptance speech. She will also appear alongside President Biden when he addresses the convention on Monday.
The DNC is taking place amid tight security, with tens of thousands of protesters expected to demonstrate in Chicago, many of whom are opposed to U.S. support for Israel in the Gaza conflict.
In recent polls, Harris and Trump are closely matched in key swing states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Harris has criticized Trump in recent speeches, calling him a “coward” for his divisive tactics, while Trump has mocked her appearance and mental state.
The convention will highlight Harris’s formal nomination and include various speeches and events over the four-day period. For more updates and live coverage, you can check BBC News.
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