{"id":106837,"date":"2024-08-18T18:05:23","date_gmt":"2024-08-18T18:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lascrucestoday.com\/newstalklc\/election-2024-updates-michelle-obama-to-speak-at-dnc-this-week\/"},"modified":"2024-08-18T18:05:23","modified_gmt":"2024-08-18T18:05:23","slug":"election-2024-updates-michelle-obama-to-speak-at-dnc-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lascrucestoday.com\/newstalklc\/election-2024-updates-michelle-obama-to-speak-at-dnc-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Election 2024 updates: Michelle Obama to speak at DNC this week"},"content":{"rendered":"
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(CHICAGO) — <\/strong>Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday unveiled her economic platform, her first major policy rollout since becoming the Democratic nominee.<\/p>\n

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday held a press conference in Bedminster, New Jersey, where he said he’s “entitled” to insult his Democratic opponent because he doesn’t respect her and attacked her record on the economy.<\/p>\n

Here’s how the news is developing:<\/p>\n

Trump campaign releases counterprogramming schedule for DNC week<\/strong><\/p>\n

During the week of the DNC, Former President Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance will be out on the campaign trail, holding events in battleground states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Georgia, Arizona and Nevada.<\/p>\n

Trump allies — including Sens. Ron Johnson and Rick Scott, and Rep. Byron Donalds — will travel to Chicago to host press conferences every day of the convention. The Trump team will also give a press conference on Thursday ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic party\u2019s nomination.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs they meet Americans where they are in battleground states across the country, President Trump and Senator Vance will remind voters that under their leadership, we can end inflation, protect our communities from violent criminals, secure the border, and Make America Great Again,\u201d Trump Campaign Senior Advisors Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles said in a statement.<\/p>\n

-ABC News\u2019 Lalee Ibssa, Soo Rin Kim and Kelsey Walsh<\/em><\/p>\n

Michelle Obama to speak at DNC this week<\/strong><\/p>\n

Former first lady Michelle Obama will speak at the DNC in Chicago this week, ABC News has confirmed with her office.<\/p>\n

Her appearance, first reported by Essence Magazine, will be among a lineup of prominent Democratic leaders who are rallying in support of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.<\/p>\n

Former President Barack Obama is also scheduled to speak at the DNC.<\/p>\n

According to a source familiar with the planning, Michelle Obama will speak on Tuesday — the same day as the former president.<\/p>\n

-ABC News’ Michelle Stoddart and Gabriella Abdul-Hakim<\/em><\/p>\n

Former Democrat Rep. Tulsi Gabbard will help Trump prepare for presidential debate<\/strong><\/p>\n

Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard will assist Trump in preparing for his first debate against Vice President Kamala Harris.<\/p>\n

“[Trump] does not need traditional debate prep but will continue to meet with respected policy advisors and effective communicators like Tulsi Gabbard, who successfully dominated Kamala Harris on the debate stage,” Trump campaign National Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote in a statement to ABC News, confirming a development first reported by The New York Times.<\/p>\n

Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii and a one-time Democratic presidential candidate during the 2020 election, gained brief momentum during her presidential run after challenging Harris on the debate stage on topics like criminal prosecutions.<\/p>\n

Since leaving the Democratic Party, Gabbard has been gaining traction among Trump supporters, and more recently she has appeared on Fox and other conservative news outlets attacking Harris.<\/p>\n

\u2013 ABC News\u2019 Rachel Scott, Soo Rin Kim, Kelsey Walsh, and Lalee Ibssa<\/em><\/p>\n

Election 2024 updates: ABC News Harris-Trump debate to be held in Philadelphia<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump will be held by ABC News at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

The Sept. 10 debate will be moderated by ABC News anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis.<\/p>\n

It will air live at 9:00 p.m. ET on the network and on its 24\/7 streaming network ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu.<\/p>\n

Copyright \u00a9 2024, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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