Gun control advocate Gabby Giffords, joined by her husband, U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, addressed the crowd during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. This significant event marked the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, attracting delegates, politicians, and supporters from across the nation.
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In a poignant moment at the DNC, Giffords, a gun safety activist and former U.S. Representative, shared her personal journey with gun violence following heartfelt tributes from the families of shooting victims.
“For five years I served in Congress from a swing district. Everybody called me a rising star,” recalled Giffords, reflecting on her career before a traumatic incident changed her life. “Then… a man tried to assassinate me.”
Giffords, a representative until 2012, suffered a severe brain injury from the assassination attempt, which also injured 18 others and claimed six lives.
“I almost died. But I fought for my life and I survived,” Giffords continued. “I learned to walk again one step at a time. I learned to talk again one word at a time.”
In response to the tragedy, Giffords and Senator Kelly founded a gun violence prevention advocacy and research center, focusing on creating safer communities.
“My friend Kamala will be a great president. She is tough. She has grit,” Giffords stated confidently. “Kamala can beat the gun lobby.”
