Kamala Harris Rallies Democrats Amid Convention Surprises

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance at the party's national convention, garnering cheers with vows to defeat Donald Trump. Harris was scheduled to appear with President Joe Biden but appeared earlier, paying tribute to him. The event saw speeches from notable figures like Hillary Clinton and protests regarding military support for Israel.

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance at the party's national convention on Monday night, eliciting cheers as she vowed to defeat Republican rival Donald Trump in the upcoming November election. "Let us fight for the ideals we hold dear and let us always remember, when we fight we win!" Harris, the U.S. vice president, stated in brief but powerful remarks.

Harris was initially expected to appear later with President Joe Biden, the keynote speaker for the evening, but she made an early entrance, paying tribute to Biden, thanking him for his historic leadership and lifelong service to the nation. As she entered, the audience waved placards reading "USA" and "We vote, we win" while creating a cacophony of noise with noisemakers.

During the four-day event in Chicago, Biden is expected to officially hand over the race to Harris, following pressure from party leaders concerned about his age. Hillary Clinton also received a standing ovation as she took the stage, criticizing Trump while praising Biden for bringing dignity to the White House. The convention, however, faced protests nearby over the party's military support for Israel, injecting uncertainty into the celebratory week.

(With inputs from agencies.)