DNC speaker schedule Tuesday: Obamas headline second day of convention
CHICAGO - The Democratic National Convention speaker schedule for Tuesday features a warm Illinois welcome from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a keynote speech from former President Barack Obama, and a few special appearances from well-known Republicans.
Main programming for the DNC kicks off at 6 p.m. at the United Center and doors open at 4 p.m.
Tuesday’s theme is "A Bold Vision for America's Future." The headline speaker of the night will be former President Barack Obama.
DNC Speaker Schedule Tuesday
5:30 PM
Call to Order
The Honorable Jaime R. Harrison
Chairman of the Democratic National Committee
Gavel In
The Honorable Mitch Landrieu
DNC Night 2 Co-Chair and Committee Co-Chair
Invocation
Rabbi Sharon Brous
IKAR
Imam Dr. Talib M. Shareef
The Nation’s Mosque
Pledge of Allegiance
Joshua Davis
National Anthem
Aristotle "Aris" Garcia Byrne
Remarks
Jason Carter
Grandson of President Jimmy Carter
Remarks
Jack Schlossberg
Grandson of President John F. Kennedy
Remarks: "Project 2025—Chapter Two: The Economy"
The Honorable Malcolm Kenyatta
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
6 PM
Remarks
Kyle Sweetser
Former Donald Trump voter
Remarks
Stephanie Grisham
Former Trump White House Press Secretary
Remarks
Nabela Noor
Content creator
Remarks
The Honorable Gary Peters
United States Senator, Michigan
Remarks
Kenneth Stribling
Retired Teamster
7 PM
Roll Call
Remarks
Minnesota Delegation
Remarks
California Delegation
8 PM
Host Introduction
Ana Navarro
Remarks
The Honorable Chuck Schumer
United States Senate Majority Leader
Remarks
The Honorable Bernie Sanders
United States Senator, Vermont
Remarks
The Honorable JB Pritzker
Governor of Illinois
Remarks
Ken Chenault
American business executive
Remarks
The Honorable Michelle Lujan Grisham
Governor of New Mexico
9 PM
Keynote Remarks
Angela Alsobrooks
Democratic Nominee for the U.S. Senate, Maryland; Long-time mentee of the Vice President
Remarks
The Honorable John Giles
Mayor of Mesa, Arizona
Remarks
The Honorable Tammy Duckworth
United States Senator, Illinois
Remarks
Douglas Emhoff
Second Gentleman of the United States
Remarks
Michelle Obama
Former First Lady of the United States
10 PM
Remarks
Barack Obama
44th President of the United States
Benediction
Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.
African Methodist Episcopal Church, 7th Episcopal District
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
The second night will present a stark contrast between the Harris-Walz vision and Donald Trump’s plan. The program will emphasize the forward-looking approach of the Harris-Walz ticket, positioning their plans as a pathway to progress compared to Trump’s proposals, which are framed as regressive.
All speeches and remarks will be streamed in the video player at the top of this story as well as fox32chicago.com/live and on the FOX LOCAL app for connected TVs.
DNC officials said additional speakers will be announced.
Who else is speaking at the DNC?
President Joe Biden kicked off the first day of the convention and was met with a standing ovation from the crowd. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also spoke Monday along with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Vice President and Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris even made a surprise appearance.
Harris' running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, is expected to speak on Wednesday along with former President Bill Clinton. Harris will accept the nomination on Thursday.
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