DNC 2024 Day 2: 'Yes, she can': Obama endorses Harris, blasts Trump

The DNC is highlighting several former supporters of former President Donald Trump this week, including everyday Americans who previously voted for him who are now backing Harris.

But Grisham, a former White House press secretary, is the first of several former Trump officials slated to speak at the convention. She described herself not only as a former supporter of Trump but as a "true believer" who has since changed her tune.

"He has no empathy, no morals and no fidelity to the truth," she said of Trump.

"When I was press secretary, I got skewered for never holding a White House briefing," Grisham added. "It's because, unlike my boss, I never wanted to stand at that podium and lie. Now, here I am behind a podium advocating for a Democrat. And that's because I love my country more than my party."

ABC7 Chicago's cameras caught Oscar-winning rapper Common rehearsing, along with some friends, for a performance on the second night of the DNC.

Musical performances were not included in the official second night schedule released by the Democratic National Committee. Monday night a performance by James Taylor had to be nixed after programming ran long.

ABC7 Chicago's cameras caught Rapper Common rehearsing for a musical performance on day 2 of the DNC.

The youth vote will be crucial, if Kamala Harris hopes to come out victorious this fall. So, the Democratic Party is pulling out all the stops to court that demographic, including influencers.

Two hundred content creators were invited to the Democratic National Convention for the first time in its history. It comes as Vice President Harris is pushing for more young voters.

Hundreds of content creators were invited to the Chicago 2024 DNC, or Democratic National Convention, as Kamala Harris pushes for young voters.

According to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Engagement and Learning, 70% of young people had gotten information about the 2020 election on social media.

A DNC spokesperson said, "Our convention will make history, so we're giving creators a front row seat to history."

Jason Carter, the grandson of former President Jimmy Carter, was the first speaker of the night.

"Kamala Harris carries my grandfather's legacy," he said. "She knows what is right and she fights for it. She understands that leadership is about service, not selfishness."

Jimmy Carter, who is in hospice care and is nearing his 100th birthday in October, told his family he wants to make it to vote for Harris in November, Jason Carter said.

"Papa is holding on. He is hopeful, and though his body may be weak tonight, his spirit is as strong as ever," Jason Carter said.