Oprah Winfrey Urges Voters to “Choose Truth” in Surprise DNC Appearance

In a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Oprah Winfrey delivered an impassioned speech encouraging voters to “choose common sense over nonsense” and to “choose truth, honour, and joy.” Winfrey’s rare foray into politics aimed to support Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, who was set to formally accept the vice-presidential nomination that night.

Addressing the crowd, Winfrey emphasized unity and criticized the divisive rhetoric of Republican challengers, including former President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance. Her comments also subtly referenced Vance’s previous derogatory remarks about Democratic politicians.

Winfrey, who had previously stayed away from political endorsements, framed her appearance as an appeal to independent voters, encouraging them to support the Democratic ticket in the upcoming election. The convention also featured appearances from celebrities like Stevie Wonder and Mindy Kaling, with the Democratic Party leveraging high-profile endorsements to boost engagement and voter turnout.