Viewers have been greatly surprised by Clinton’s look, noting his unsteady manner and gradual speech.They posted their reactions on the social media platform X.
Clinton started by acknowledging his lengthy historical past with Democratic conventions, saying, “I need to say this from the underside of my coronary heart: I don’t know what number of extra of those I’ll be capable of come to. I began in ’76 and I’ve been to each one since — no, ’72. Lord, I’m getting outdated.” He humorously added, “And the one private vainness I need to assert is I’m nonetheless youthful than Donald Trump,” who turned 78 in June.
Throughout his speech, Clinton praised retiring President Biden, who’s at present vacationing at a donor’s $37 million California ranch. “I need to thank him for his braveness, compassion, class, service, and sacrifice,” Clinton mentioned. “He saved the religion and he’s impressed many people.”
Notably, Clinton didn’t use a teleprompter and opted for the old school method, referring to notes in entrance of him. Studies point out that on account of last-minute modifications, he was unable to load his speech into the teleprompter.
Clinton additionally remarked on Biden’s choice to step down from political energy, stating, “he voluntarily gave up political energy.”