Eight of the 10 Democratic presidential primary candidates made a point to invoke a "beat Donald Trump theme as part of their opening statements.
Only Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, and Texas author texas author Marianne Williamson, the first two on stage, failed to say the ultimate point of their campaign would be to beat the president.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., was the most passionate.
"Donald Trump disgraces the office of presidents every single day, and anyone on this stage tonight or tomorrow night would be a far better president," she said. "I promise no matter who our candidate is, I will work my heart out to beat Donald Trump and to elect a Democratic Congress."
© 2026 Newsmax. All rights reserved.