Former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a scathing rebuke of Donald Trump at the Democratic National Convention, accusing him of peddling "ugly, misogynistic, racist lies" and putting "children in cages."
Former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a scathing rebuke of Donald Trump at the Democratic National Convention, accusing him of peddling "ugly, misogynistic, racist lies" and putting "children in cages."
In a passionate speech, Obama warned that the stakes of the election were too high to sit out. "This is not a time for small ideas or symbolic gestures," she said. "We need to do the hard work of rebuilding this country together."
Michelle Obama Blasts Trump's "Ugly, Misogynistic, Racist Lies
Obama said that Trump had "turned our country into a laughingstock" and that he had "torn us apart." She urged Americans to vote for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, saying that they would "heal our country" and "restore our standing in the world."
Obama's speech was met with thunderous applause from the virtual audience. It was one of the most powerful and emotional speeches of the convention.
Michelle Obama Blasts Trump's "Ugly, Misogynistic, Racist Lies
Here are some of the highlights from Obama's speech:
* "This election is not just about our future. It's about our children's future. It's about the kind of country we want to leave them."
Michelle Obama Blasts Trump's "Ugly, Misogynistic, Racist Lies
* "We can't afford another four years of Trump's chaotic, divisive leadership."
* "Our democracy is on the ballot in this election."
Michelle Obama Blasts Trump's "Ugly, Misogynistic, Racist Lies
* "Our basic rights are on the ballot in this election."
* "Our planet is on the ballot in this election."
* "We can't afford to sit out this election. We have to vote like our lives depend on it."
Obama's speech was a powerful reminder of the stakes of the election. It was a call to action for all Americans to come together and defeat Donald Trump.
In addition to Obama's speech, a number of other prominent Democrats also spoke on the second night of the convention, including former President Bill Clinton, former Vice President Joe Biden, and Senator Kamala Harris.
The convention will continue on Thursday night with speeches from former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle.
