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DNC 2024 Day 2 live updates: 'Yes, she can': Obama endorses Harris, blasts Trump

Obama praised President Biden and offered support for Harris.

ByAlexandra Hutzler, Ivan Pereira, Meredith Deliso, and Brittany Gaddy
Last Updated: August 21, 2024, 12:05 AM EDT

Vice President Kamala Harris officially became the official Democratic presidential nominee during the second night of the Democratic National Convention.

The night included a lively and upbeat roll call vote of delegates that featured a DJ, some celebrities and energetic speeches. Also, Harris, who campaigned in Milwaukee, thanked the crowd in a live-streamed message.

Second gentleman Doug Emoff talked about his long relationship with Harris and touted her vision for the country.

But the night's biggest headline was the return of former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama to the DNC stage. Both stressed what's at stake in this election and pushed Americans to come together to bring the country to a better future.

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Here's how the news is developing.
Aug 20, 2024, 5:31 PM EDT

Emhoff, Schumer, Sanders and more will speak tonight

Before the Obamas take the stage Tuesday, the DNC will feature speeches from second gentlemen Doug Emhoff, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Bernie Sanders, according to the convention's schedule.

Maryland Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks will deliver the keynote remarks.

Remarks are also expected from former Trump White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham, as well as Jason Carter and Jack Schlossberg, the grandsons of former Presidents Jimmy Carter and John F. Kennedy, respectively.

An attendee wears a hat on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024.
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Aug 20, 2024, 5:18 PM EDT

Rep. Frost on Gen Z's excitement for Harris

Rep. Maxwell Frost, the youngest member of Congress, spoke with ABC News Live anchor Kyra Phillips about the enthusiasm Gen Z has for Kamala Harris.

"Young people are excited about Kamala Harris and I think it's for many different reasons," he said. "No. 1, it's her authenticity. She's been going viral on TikTok, online, Twitter and a lot of it has to do with her as a human, her as a person, the things she loves, who she is, and the things she says."

Frost added that young people like Harris because "they hear her message, and then they see themselves represented in her and what she's fighting for and all the amazing people that we have here today."

Watch more from Frost's interview below.

Rep. Maxwell Frost, the first member of Generation Z in Congress, talks about the importance of Kamala Harris and the role of young Americans in politics.
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Rep. Maxwell Frost on the 2024 election

Rep. Maxwell Frost, the first member of Generation Z in Congress, talks about the importance of Kamala Harris and the role of young Americans in politics.
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Aug 20, 2024, 5:03 PM EDT

Trump's former press secretary Stephanie Grisham to speak tonight

Stephanie Grisham, former President Trump's third White House press secretary, will speak tonight at the DNC.

"I never thought I'd be speaking at a Democratic convention. But, after seeing firsthand who Donald Trump really is, and the threat he poses to our country, I feel very strongly about speaking out," Grisham said in a statement to ABC News.

Aug 20, 2024, 1:48 PM EDT

Protesters interrupt Tim Walz's women's caucus remarks

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's remarks Tuesday to the women's caucus at the DNC were interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters.
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Protesters interrupt Tim Walz's women's caucus remarks

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's remarks Tuesday to the women's caucus at the DNC were interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's remarks Tuesday to the women's caucus at the DNC were interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters.

Walz was recognizing the role women had in aiding him as governor, and was praising former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vice President Kamala Harris before demonstrators started chanting, "Stop killing women in Gaza! Stop killing women in Gaza!"

They unfurled banners in the middle of the room as the audience tried to drown out their protest.

Walz briefly paused his remarks and looked at the protesters before continuing his speech, without acknowledging them.

The protesters were escorted out of the ballroom where they continued their calls for a cease-fire in Gaza and for the end of arms transfers to Israel.

A delegate, who only identified herself as Michelle and a New York delegate, fiercely countered the protesters, accusing them of helping Donald Trump by protesting.

-ABC News' Fritz Farrow