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Cole Emhoff introduced his father, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, in a heartwarming video message at the Democratic National Convention.

Cole, 30, who has largely avoided public appearances, described his “goofy dad” as “the glue that holds the family together.”

“In 2014, Kamala became a mom and she took over Sunday dinner and taught Doug how to actually cook. Our blended family is not used to politics or the spotlight, but when Kamala became a senator, we were excited to step up, especially my dad,” he said.

“Kamala became vice president, and I felt like Doug was a little out of place on Capitol Hill. I was like, what is my goofy dad doing here, but he took it.

“I was proud to watch him do this, to stand by her side and be an example of true partnership. Anyone who was close to him knew he was kind, loving and very protective of her.

“This is my father, the first Second Gentleman in the history of this country… and he’s going to make history again as the first First Gentleman, and I can’t wait for everyone to know why everyone loves him. He’s the glue that holds this family together.

“We may look different than other families in the White House, but we are ready to represent all families in America.”

The two embraced as Emhoff took the stage to give his speech.

As Vice President Kamala Harris’ celebratory roll call took place inside Chicago’s United Center on Tuesday, demonstrators burned an American flag on the street outside the nearby Israeli Embassy.

On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters stormed the police line outside the consulate, engaging in a violent standoff with hundreds of officers.

Protesters chanted “Let them go!” as police handcuffed at least four people and led them away from the demonstration. Police armed with wooden sticks reportedly shouted “Go away” and trapped protesters in the street to prevent them from marching Associated Press.

“You are ordered to pay immediately,” an officer said over a megaphone as protesters regrouped and approached a line of riot police in front of the Israeli Consulate in Chicago, the outlet reported.

A woman at the front of the march responded using her own megaphone: “We are not afraid of you.”

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker repeatedly criticized Donald Trump and his wealth during his speech at the Democratic National Committee.

“Donald Trump thinks we should trust his economic achievements because he claims to be very wealthy,” he said. Practical Billionaire Trump is rich in only one thing…stupidity!”

Pritzker is an American businessman, politician, philanthropist and lawyer. Forbes.

He continued: “What Kamala Harris and Tim Waltz want most is a country where we can all live in peace… If there’s one thing I know about Donald Trump, it’s that he doesn’t bring any peace to anybody.

“America, we are faced with a choice between a man who screwed up our country, and a woman who has spent the last four years cleaning up the mess, and I don’t think it’s time to expect a woman to clean up the mess without the power and title that goes with the job!”

Pritzker concluded: “Vice President is a nice title for Kamala Harris, but you know what’s even better? President of the United States. Let’s go for it!”

In his speech, Sanders slammed Donald Trump’s “radical agenda” and controversial “2025 plan”

“My friends, we will not let that happen. My fellow Americans, over the past three and a half years, we have come together to accomplish more than any administration since President Roosevelt. But there is still much, much more to do,” he said.

“We must have the courage to stand up to wealth and power and to deliver justice for our people at home and abroad.”

Sanders called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East.

“On November 5, let’s elect Kamala Harris as our president. Let’s move forward and create the country we know we can be.”

Bernie Sanders spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago around 8:30 p.m. local time. The Vermont senator reviewed the early achievements of the Biden-Harris administration amid the multiple crises facing the United States.

“I am honored to be with you tonight as we lay the foundation for Kamala Harris to become the next president of the United States,” he said.

“Think back to where we were three and a half years ago — we were in the midst of the worst public health crisis in a century and the worst economic recession since the Great Depression.

“3,000 Americans are dying every day and our hospitals are filling up with COVID patients. Businesses are closing across the country. Unemployment is skyrocketing… People are being driven out of their homes… Children are going hungry.

“This is the reality that the Biden-Harris administration faces as it enters the White House: a nation that is suffering, a nation that is afraid, and people who are looking to their government for support.

“And within two months of taking office, our government did respond.”