Oprah hits Trump: ‘Decency and respect are on the ballot’
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SUMMARY
At the DNC in Chicago, Oprah Winfrey addressed the 2024 presidential election, framing it as a battle for values and character. Winfrey glowingly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Trump, criticizing Trump’s promise that a single election would render future votes unnecessary as un-American. She stressed the importance of 'decency' and 'respect', urging independents and undecideds to prioritize these qualities in leadership. Winfrey rallied the crowd by reiterating the importance of optimism and inclusion over cynicism and retribution, and highlighted the legacy of civil rights pioneers, linking it to Harris's own history. She ended with a declaration against returning to past injustices, energizing the audience with her call for 'progress' and 'constitutional loyalty'.
