Former First Lady Michelle Obama is set to address the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night, as per a Democratic source who informed Axios.
Polls have consistently ranked the former first lady as one of the most popular figures in American politics. She was the most glaring omission from the DNC lineup announced on Sunday. However, the source confirms she will be taking the stage in her hometown of Chicago. NBC News was first to report the Tuesday speaking slot.
Former President Obama will also make a primetime address on Tuesday. The DNC will kickoff on Monday, with President Biden headlining opening night and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also speaking.
Michelle Obama has addressed every party convention since her husband was nominated in 2008. Her previous addresses have garnered prime speaking slots. She received far more engagement online than any other speaker in the 2020 convention, according to NewsWhip data. She denounced then-President Trump as “in over his head” in a speech that went viral on social media.
Convention organizers released night-by-night themes and speaker details on Sunday morning.
- Monday, “For the People”: Biden and Dr. Jill Biden speak, along with Hillary Clinton, and a welcome from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
- Tuesday, “A Bold Vision for America’s Future”: Former President Obama plus Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, with a welcome from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
- Wednesday, “A Fight for Our Freedoms”: V.P. nominee Tim Walz delivers his acceptance speech, preceded by former President Bill Clinton, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (per CNN).
- Thursday, “For Our Future”: Vice President Harris accepts the convention’s nomination for president.
