Beyoncé is set to perform at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago tonight in support of Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. TMZ It has been reported.
The artist is reportedly in the Windy City preparing to take the stage as the surprise mystery guest while Harris formally accepts the nomination.
Chicago police are reportedly on high alert as they provide security at the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls.
The hill As reported Beyonce will take the stage on Thursday.
The reports come after widespread speculation on social media that Beyoncé would take the stage at the Democratic National Convention.
“Contrary to some of the fake news reporting, I am not the surprise guest at tonight’s Democratic National Convention. I suspect Beyoncé or Taylor Swift will be the guest. I know that’s very disappointing!” Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah I wrote on X Thursday night.
Beyonce freedom The song has been used as Harris’s campaign theme song, with the vice president taking the stage at the Democratic National Convention on Monday to the tune.
Speculation about the star’s possible appearance has also reached the convention hall, according to The hill.
Oregon state delegate Stephanie Newton Azor told the newspaper she had heard the rumors about Beyoncé appearing and expected she might perform. freedom.
“I know she can also rally her base and help get out the vote,” she said. The hill“People listen to Beyoncé. They listen to her when she speaks.”
Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger also said he was aware of the rumors. Asked if he was excited about Beyoncé performing, he told the newspaper: “I don’t know… Yeah, definitely.”
White House Policy Director Amy Ruiz posted a bee emoji on X, which many social media users took as a reference to a beehive and a sign that Beyoncé would be performing.
“Sorry guys, my 6-year-old son took my phone,” Ruiz added, which didn’t stop the stream of posts filled with hope for the artist’s reappearance.
“The buzz that Beyoncé created at the Democratic National Convention is now very exciting,” tweeted the White House director of political strategy and communications with an emoji, Joey Garrison said from his office. USA Today books On X.
“I see this as a confirmation from Beyoncé at the Democratic National Convention,” said Tommy Vietor, a former Obama staffer and podcast host. Added.
The Democratic National Convention is broadcast on about a dozen television networks, including CNN and MSNBC. It is also streamed on YouTube by outlets such as The IndependentAssociated Press, and Washington Post.
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