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Kamala Harris brother-in-law Tony West speaks at DNC 2024: Watch

2024-08-22 23:50:02

Uber’s chief legal officer Tony West spoke during the third night of the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, praising Kamala Harris‘s passion for justice.

West, a former U.S. Assistant Attorney General under the Obama administration, is married to Vice President Kamala Harris’ sister Maya Harris.

The convention is taking place Monday through Thursday in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago has hosted the Democratic Convention 11 times, most recently in 1996 when the United Center saw President Bill Clinton was nominated for a second time.

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Who is Tony West?

  • Who is he? Chief Legal Officer at Uber, former official in the Obama administration
  • What role does he play? He is married to Harris’ sister.
  • Key quotes: “Believe me when I tell you, as a sister, a daughter, an auntie and a mother, I’ve seen Kamala fight for her family. As district attorney, Attorney General, U.S. Senator and Vice President of the United States, I have watched her fight in the halls of power for those who have no voice there,” West said. “And as President, I know, I know, she’ll fight for you. She’ll fight for all of us, because friends, when Kamala fights, we win.”

When and where is the DNC

The Democratic National Convention will take place from August 19-22 in Chicago, Illinois.

The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, will be the main venue for the DNC.

Chicago has hosted the Democratic Convention 11 times, most recently in 1996 when the United Center saw President Bill Clinton was nominated for a second time.

How to watch and stream the 2024 DNC

The convention will air live on its website, from the United Center in Chicago between 6:15 p.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern (5:15 p.m. to 10 p.m Central) on Monday, and 7 p.m to 11 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central) the other days.

USA TODAY will provide livestream coverage on YouTube each night of the DNC, Monday through Thursday.

What are the themes for each night of the DNC?

The DNC announced nightly themes for the convention. The title of the convention is “For the People, For Our Future.”

Here are the themes for each night:

  • Monday: “For the People”
  • Tuesday: “A Bold Vision for America’s Future”
  • Wednesday: “A Fight for our Freedoms”
  • Thursday: “For our Future”
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