Gov. Josh Shapiro criticizes Trump, calls Democrats “party of real freedom” on Night 3 of DNC

CHICAGO (CBS) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro addressed the Democratic Nationwide Conference Wednesday in Chicago, calling Democrats the “occasion of actual freedom.” 

He famous that 250 years in the past, “in Philadelphia, a band of patriots declared their independence from a king – and set ourselves on a path of self-determination.” 

He known as former President Donald Trump “a person with no guardrails.”

“Whereas [Trump] cloaks himself within the blanket of freedom, what he is providing is not freedom in any respect,” Shapiro mentioned.

“As a result of it is not freedom to inform our youngsters what books they’re allowed to learn,” Shapiro mentioned, including that “it is not freedom to inform girls what they’ll do with their our bodies … it positive as hell is not freedom to say you possibly can go vote, however he will get to select the winner.” 

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz delivered the keynote deal with as he formally accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination. 

Different audio system Wednesday included former President Invoice Clinton, former Home Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Home Minority Chief Hakeem Jeffries.

The theme for Day 3 of the DNC was “A Battle for Our Freedoms.” The Democratic Social gathering highlighted how Vice President Kamala Harris will shield Individuals’ freedoms and portrayed Trump as a risk to freedom. 

Harris will formally settle for the Democratic nomination Thursday evening, the ultimate day of the conference.

Shapiro was a prime contender for Harris’ operating mate earlier than she chosen Walz. The Pennsylvania governor launched an announcement shortly after the announcement earlier this month, calling Walz a “robust addition to the ticket.”

Harris and Walz held their first marketing campaign occasion collectively at Liacouras Heart in Philadelphia, the place the Minnesota governor informed the group, “Pennsylvania, I do know you understand this, however my God, what a treasure you might have in Josh Shapiro.”

On the Aug. 6 occasion in North Philadelphia, Shapiro additionally informed the group, “I really like being your governor.”