Michelle Obama's DNC bombshell leaks

A Democratic source told Axios that former First Lady Michelle Obama will speak at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night.

Polls have consistently ranked the former first lady as one of the most popular figures in American politics. She was the most noticeable omission from the DNC slate announced Sunday, but the source confirms she will be on stage in her hometown of Chicago. NBC News was first to report on Tuesday's speaking slot.

Former President Obama will also deliver a prime-time speech on Tuesday. The DNC begins on Monday, with President Biden headlining opening night and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also speaking.

Michelle Obama has spoken at every convention since her husband was nominated in 2008. Her past speeches have earned her the top speaking slots. She received far more engagement online than any other speaker at the 2020 convention, according to NewsWhip data. In a speech that went viral on social media, she denounced then-President Trump as “out of his depth.”

The organizers of the congress announced the topics of each day of the congress as well as details of the speakers on Sunday morning.

• Monday, “For the People”: Biden and Dr. Jill Biden speak, along with Hillary Clinton, and there is a welcome from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
• Tuesday, “A Bold Vision for America’s Future”: Former President Obama and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, with a welcome from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.
• Wednesday, “A Fight for Our Freedoms”: Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz delivers his acceptance speech, followed by former President Bill Clinton, Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (according to CNN).
• Thursday, “For Our Future”: Vice President Harris accepts the convention’s nomination for president.