DNC 2024 Day 1 live updates: Hillary Clinton rails against Trump to fired up crowd

The crowd at the United Center got on their feet when former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took the stage where she supported Harris and applauded Biden.

“There is a lot of energy in this room — just like there is a lot of energy in this country,” she said.

Clinton saluted Biden, calling him “democracy’s champion,” and praising his years of service.

“He brought dignity, decency and competence back to the White House,” she said.

Clinton talked about the long history of bringing women’s voices heard and the number of glass ceilings that were broken, including her 2016 presidential nomination.

“I wish my mother and Kamala’s mother could see us. They would say, ‘Keep going,'” she said.

The crowd chanted “Keep going,” in response.

She also took a jab a Trump, joking that he fell asleep during his own trial. The crowd shouted “lock him up,” turning the tables on the chant used at Trump rallies against Clinton.

Clinton smiled as the crowd chanted.

Clinton said that as president, Harris would be a fighter for all Americans, and cares about America.

“I know what it takes, and I can tell you, as commander in chief, Kamala won’t disrespect our military and our veterans,” she said.

Clinton told the crowd that they are still needed to fight for every vote and not just depend on the poll numbers.

“When a barrier falls for one of us, it falls and clears the way for all of us. So for the next 78 days, we need to work harder than we ever have,” she said.