Kristin Urquiza, who recently lost her father to COVID-19, addressed Democrats on Aug. 17 during the first night of the Democratic National Convention. Urquiza's father died this year at the age of 65 as a result of the coronavirus. She said her dad was healthy, but by trusting President Donald Trump’s assurances that the coronavirus was under control, he “paid with his life.” “Donald Trump may not have caused the coronavirus, but his dishonesty and irresponsible actions made it so much worse,” Urquiza said, calling for a leader with a national, data-driven response to COVID-19. Urquiza's remarks were part of the convention's first night of programming. The coronavirus pandemic upended both parties’ traditional conventions. Instead, the program each night featured a number of speakers and musical performances virtually across the country.

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