Ruben Gallego, speaking for veterans in DNC speech: Trump doesn't stand with us

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."

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What to know about about Ruben Gallego

• 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."

When and where is the DNC

The Democratic National Convention will take place from August 19-22 in Chicago, Illinois.

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.

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How to watch and stream the 2024 DNC

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.

USA TODAY will provide livestream coverage on YouTube each night of the DNC, Monday through Thursday.

What are the themes for each night of the DNC?

The DNC announced nightly themes for the convention. The title of the convention is "For the People, For Our Future."

Here are the themes for each night:

• Monday: "For the People"
• Tuesday: "A Bold Vision for America's Future"
• Wednesday: "A Fight for our Freedoms"
• Thursday: "For our Future"

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