Former U.S. President Bill Clinton gave a 30-minute speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. During the speech, he mentioned not being able to attend any future conventions when delegates and onlookers spotted his hands tremble. Many viewers then took to social media to address the shaking hand movement, speculating if he was unwell.
Bill Clinton, 78, joined as a warm-up act for Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz, along with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. During his speech, the former president hinted at his age as he contemplated how many future conventions he could be a part of. The internet not only took account of his hand movement but also his low voice and energy.
Bill Clinton’s hand seen shaking in DNC speech video
In a speech to delegates on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Bill Clinton hinted that he may be unable to attend any future conventions. While speaking, viewers both at the venue and online noted the former president’s shaky hand movement and raspy voice, which sparked health concerns.
Bill Clinton said, “I want to say this from the bottom of my heart, I have no idea how many more of these I’ll be able to come to. I started in ’76 and I’ve been [to] every one since…no, ’72. Lord, I’m getting old.” Noting he turned 78 only two days ago, he recognized being the oldest man in the family for over four generations. He confessed, “Let’s cut to the chase, I am too old to gild the lily.”
Clinton didn’t forget to throw some shade at fellow presidential candidate Donald Trump. He added, “And the only personal vanity I want to assert is I’m still younger than Donald Trump.” After his nearly half-hour speech, viewers took to social media to address their concerns about Clinton’s health.
Check out what they have to say below.
Former President Bill Clinton also thanked retiring President Joe Biden for “his courage, compassion, his class, his service, his sacrifice.” He further acknowledged Kamala Harris and Tim Walz as “two leaders with all-American but still improbable life stories,” noting how their careers began in “community, courtrooms, and classrooms.”
