Kamala Harris' closing campaign speech at the Ellipse on Tuesday evening was a mirror image of the Jan. 6, 2021, Ellipse rally that Donald Trump incited into violent insurrection. Whereas Trump's remarks fueled distrust and even hatred of the democratic process, Harris' speech sought to convince skeptical Americans that democracy is still a system worth protecting.
"Donald Trump has spent a decade trying to keep the American people divided and afraid of each other," Harris told a crowd estimated at over 75,000 supporters who stretched from the Ellipse to the grounds of the Washington Monument. "I am here tonight to say: That is not who we are."
Tonight, Alex Wagner and Joy Reid host "Your Power, Your Vote," a live special focusing on the issues that matter most to women in this election. Tune in tonight at 9 p.m. ET on MSNBC.
On Tuesday, Rachel Maddow and team lead coverage of the 2024 election, with Steve Kornacki breaking down results at the Big Board. Watch Tuesday beginning at 6 p.m. ET on MSNBC.
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