About 20,000 people were attending, her campaign said, which would make it her largest political rally yet, besting the 17,000 Harris drew in Greensboro, North Carolina in early September.
Barack Obama explains what this election is about
Mr Obama took to the stage, warning Americans there is “no evidence that this man (Mr Trump) thinks about anyone but himself”.
“Donald Trump is a 78-year-old billionaire who has not stopped whining about his problems since he rode down that golden escalator nine years ago,” he said.
Mr Obama spent a considerable amount of time talking down Mr Trump, warning Americans not to allow him to hold power again. before giving a stirring introduction to Ms Harris.
“Real strength is about working hard and taking responsibility and telling the truth even when it’s inconvenient,” Mr Obama said.
“Real strength about helping people who need it and standing up for those who can’t always stand up for themselves.
“That’s what we should want in our daughters and our sons. That’s what I want to see in the president of the United States of America.
“The good news is, we’ve got a candidate to vote for in the election who demonstrates that kind of character.
“Who knows what real strength looks like, who will set a good example and do the right thing and leave this country better than she found it.
“That’s what this election is about.
“That’s why it’s my honour to introduce my friend, the next president of the United States of America, Vice President Kamala Harris.”
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