Jill Biden to Speak at Democratic National Convention

The first lady will give remarks the same evening her husband, President Joe Biden, is slated to take the convention stage.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, with "VOTE" printed on her dress, speaks at a post- presidential debate campaign rally on June 28 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The first lady is expected to give remarks Monday evening at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

It’s official. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will deliver remarks Monday evening at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, event organizers announced today.

President Joe Biden is expected to headline the convention stage making a forceful case for Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz, effectively passing the torch, while highlighting the stakes of the election. 

In addition to speaking to the Harris-Walz vision for the future and the stakes of this election, the successes of the Biden-Harris Administration will also be a focus of the president’s remarks. He’s expected to spotlight the administration’s accomplishments including successfully overcoming a once in a century pandemic,…