DNC 2024 Day 1 live updates: Biden lays out choice to 'save democracy' with Harris

The president turned his attention to the rising gun violence in the country citing stats that showed firearm deaths were the leading cause of deaths among children.

"More died from a bullet than cancer, accidents or anything else in the United States, in America. My God," he said.

Biden spoke about his and Harris' gun control polices and again pushed for a ban on assault rifles and universal background checks.

"If we care about public safety, we need to prevent gun violence," he said.

President Biden is continuing his criticism of his predecessor, accusing him of "lying" about the border.

"Here's what he won't tell you: Trump killed the strongest bipartisan border deal in the history of the United States," Biden said.

Biden went on to slam Trump for his rhetoric toward immigrants, saying Democrats "will not demonize immigrants, saying they're poisoning the blood of America."

He reiterated the party's support for legal immigration and protections for "Dreamers."

Biden had pointed words for Trump.

"Donald Trump calls America a failing nation. He says we're losing," Biden said. "He's the loser. He's dead wrong."

"America's winning, and the world's better off for it," Biden continued.

Biden took time to tout his administration's work on COVID, the economy and health care.

"Because of you, we've had one of the most extraordinary four years of progress ever, period. And when I say 'we,' I mean Kamala and me," Biden said.

Biden pointed to the recent agreement reached by the government and Medicare to lower the prices of 10 commonly used prescription drugs -- a result of the Inflation Reduction Act.

"And guess who cast the tie breaking vote? Vice President, soon to be President Kamala Harris," Biden said.