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Ruben Gallego, speaking for veterans in DNC speech: Trump doesn't stand with us
By Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY,
1 day ago
Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego at the Democratic National Convention sought to convince voters that Vice President Kamala Harris has done more for veterans than GOP nominee Donald Trump.
The former Marine told the Chicago crowd that Harris has achieved the lowest veteran unemployment rate in history under the Biden-Harris admiration.
"But politicians like Donald Trump, they don't stand with us. They call patriots like Senator McCain losers. John McCain was an American hero. Show some respect," Gallego said.
Gallego, a candidate for U.S. Senate, went on to criticize Republican blueprint Project 2025 that would "slash veteran benefits" and force veteran hospitals to close nationwide. He also brought on multiple veterans on stage and called them "the best of our country."
Who he is: Ruben Gallego is a U.S. congressman representing Arizona's 3rd district since January 2023. The Chicago-native was first elected to the Arizona State House in 2010 and the later U.S. Congress in 2014. A former combat veteran and Harvard graduate, Gallego now resides in South Phoenix and is campaigning for a U.S. Senate seat against Republican nominee Kari Lake , a former television news anchor.
What role he plays: Gallego is a speaker the Democratic National Convention poised to speak toward Latino voters and to promote his Senate bid.
Key quote: "Let's elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz who don't just respect our service but revere it."
U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) speaks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Joe Raedle, Getty Images
The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, will be the main venue for the DNC.
Chicago has hosted the Democratic Convention 11 times, most recently in 1996 when the United Center saw President Bill Clinton was nominated for a second time.
The convention will air live on its website , from the United Center in Chicago between 6:15 p.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern (5:15 p.m. to 10 p.m Central) on Monday, and 7 p.m to 11 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central) the other days.
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