DNC 2024 Day 3 live updates: Gov. Tim Walz rallies crowd in acceptance speech, tells Dems to 'leave it on the field'

Walz introduced himself to the country and touted his accomplishments.

ByAlexandra Hutzler, Ivan Pereira, Meredith Deliso, Tal Axelrod, and Brittany Gaddy
Last Updated: August 22, 2024, 12:09 AM EDT

The third night of the Democratic National Convention continued the themes of joy and freedom.

A who's who of speakers, including a surprise speech from Oprah Winfrey, headlined the night aimed to showcase vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

"Coach Walz" brought his energy to the crowd touting his and Vice President Kamala Harris' vision for the future of the country.

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Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 22, 2024.
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    Aug 21, 2024, 8:47 PM EDT

    Former Capitol police officer attacked in Jan. 6 riot greeted with loud applause

    Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, a former Capitol police officer who was attacked by rioters on Jan. 6, is now taking the stage to loud applause

    Retired US Capitol Police officer Aquilino Gonell speaks on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024.
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    Gonell told ABC News a year after the insurrection that he was reminded of the attack on the U.S. Capitol every day.

    "From the way I sleep, eating breakfast, making sure I don't hurt myself putting my shirt on. The way I walk, the way I play with my son. The phone calls from the Justice Department, from the FBI, from the department, asking 'do I recognize this individual?'... It hasn't been easy," Gonell told ABC News' "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir in an interview that aired in January 2022.

    Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, a former Capitol police officer who was attacked by rioters on Jan. 6, is now taking the stage to loud applause.
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    Former Capitol police officer attacked in Jan. 6 riot full DNC speechSgt. Aquilino Gonell, a former Capitol police officer who was attacked by rioters on Jan. 6, is now taking the stage to loud applause.
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    Aug 21, 2024, 8:41 PM EDT

    Jan. 6 in spotlight

    Republican Geoff Duncan made reference to the aftermath of the 2020 election in his remarks, noting that his path to the DNC podium began when Trump tried to overturn his election loss to President Biden in Georgia.

    A video is now airing of Trump's remarks on Jan. 6 at his speech at the Ellipse, as well as footage of rioters breaching the Capitol.

    Coming on stage soon is Rep. Bennie Thompson, the chairman of the House Jan. 6 Committee, which after a yearlong investigation recommended the Justice Department bring criminal charges against Trump over the Capitol attack.

    Aug 21, 2024, 8:38 PM EDT

    Oprah Winfrey to speak at DNC tonight: Sources

    Oprah Winfrey will be on stage at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night, multiple sources familiar with the program confirmed to ABC News.

    Oprah Winfrey, center, leads the conversation in a panel discussion titled, "Oprah Daily's The Life You Want Class: The State of Weight."
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    CNN first reported the development.

    --ABC News' Will Steakin and Katherine Faulders

    Aug 21, 2024, 8:35 PM EDT

    Another Republican endorsement for Harris

    Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, another Republican endorsement for Harris scheduled during the DNC this week, said Trump is a "direct threat to democracy."

    "The only thing left to do is dump Trump," he said, as the crowd chanted "dump Trump."

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