Morning. Im John Berman with Sarah Seidner in chicago. Kate bolduan is in new york, a huge day two plan to the democratic national Convention Day one wrapped up just moments ago for reals as the kids say, though, the kids might not have been awake for what was a very very emotional moment. President Biden Wiping away tears as he took the stage telling the screaming crowd here and the country, i gave my best to you i spent my lifetime to serve as your president i love the job but i love my country more there was a room full of love there as he patched the torch to Kamala Harris, but there was also a heck of a lot of fire as he repeatedly ripped into Donald Trump you never build a thing . Donald trump calls america failing nation hes the loser. Hes dead wrong trump continues to lie about crime in america. Like Everything Else and crime, okay, keep coming down when we put a prosecutor in the Oval Office instead of a convicted Felon And Hail to see think he is who does he think he was on f
He holds himself accountable. And i know that he can do it for the city of san francisco. Hi there, everyone. It is 4 00 in New York. It is 3 00 in beautiful chicago. A Great American city. Right now, fit to burst with all of the high Voltage Enthusiasm for this democratic ticket. Well feel it together. A atmosphere there, a level of excitement closer to that of the nba finals and the standard political event. And if you like so many others thought democrats brought the noise Last Night, well, buckle up. By the looks of it, we havent seen anything yet. The dnc bumping the starting time to 5 30 p. M. , that is 6 30 p. M. Eastern to fit everything in and maybe Land And End earlier. We expect to hear from Chuck Schumer, illinois governor j. B. Pritzker, a Short Lister for Vice President , senators Tammy Duckworth and Bernie Sanders. The Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, and the main event, Michelle Obama and former Barack Obama. A super Star Lineup which will take a look at closer. But first
Shes a truly radical left lunatic Donald Trump continuing to attack Kamala Harris as the Vice President s sees a boost in the polls all right. 5 00 a. M. Here in chicago, 6 00 a. M. On the east coast. A live look at the United Center. Its home to the Democratic National Convention. Throughout this week. Good morning, everyone. Im kasie hunt. Its wonderful to have you with us in just hours. The Democratic National Convention begins on this Stage Right behind me. You can really feel the enthusiasm for Vice President Kamala Harris already building in this town. You could see it in ohare when people were landing here at the airport, democrats basically here to party harris herself though, wrapping up a Bus Tour heading into the convention with a message to her party. Watch polls show that your three points up nationally whats your response to this . You still consider yourself the underdog here. Very much consider us the underdog. We have a lot of work to do to earn the vote of the america
This week, the Secretary Of Defense rescinded the Plea Deal that would have spared the nine over 11 plotters the death penalty. President biden asked him to do that. This was a decision made by the Secretary Of Defense. It was an independent decision by him, certainly within his authorities, as in the Chain Of Command at the defense department. Well, the administration had a hard time defending it this week. I want to play for you some sound here. Were going to talk to one of the families of the victims coming up here in 30 minutes. As as you can best assume. Yeah they are not happy. No, of course not. And i certainly we, you know, we recognize and understand the concerns that theyve expressed. Our hearts go out to the families who love, who lost a loved one. We are determined to make sure that they get justice. These families get justice. So is the president willing to let these terrorists escape the harshest penalty in this system of justice, and let that be part of his legacy . Agai
New twist is Kamala Harris prepares to announce her Running Mate and Donald Trump was on the attack. Harris is a most ultra leftwing agenda of any president ial candidate ever in history. You have noticed Donald Trump is soon resorting to some wild lies about my record. And some of what he in his Running Mate are saying is just plain weird precode Trump Campaign to work to the break of the media and Fundraising Blitz Over Harris and who she may pick for vp ahead of next weeks a battleground to work. Then President Biden takes a Victory Lap over at Landmark Prisoner Swap with russia. Cocook seven how does it feel to finally be home . [laughter] Middle East tensions had a Breaking Point we will discuss White House national security Communications Advisor John Kirby what the president s a lame Duck Status means for Americas Role in the world. Get reaction from Senator Lindsey Graham Democrat Chris murphy a member of senate foreign. Plus shannon sits down exclusively with justice Neil Nl g