Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris confronted protesters vigorously during a campaign rally in Michigan on Wednesday.
The protesters, opposing Israel’s conflict with Hamas, interrupted Harris approximately halfway through her address.
Initially, Harris responded to the disruptors, stating, “I am here because I believe in democracy, and everyone’s voice matters, but I am speaking now.”
However, as the shouting from protesters persisted, Harris adopted a more confrontational stance.
Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally on Wednesday in Romulus, Michigan.
(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
“If you want Donald Trump to win, then say that. Otherwise, I’m speaking,” Harris asserted, prompting a mixed reaction of cheers from the crowd.
The demonstrators were eventually escorted away, but not before an intense exchange between Harris’s supporters and the protesters occurred.
This confrontation took place during a visit by Harris and her newly appointed running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, to Wisconsin and Michigan as they sought to strengthen their support among younger, diverse, and labor-oriented voters.
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Support for Israel amidst its ongoing conflict with Hamas has posed challenges for President Biden’s administration.
At the day’s opening rally in Eau Claire, Harris remarked, “As Tim Walz likes to highlight, we are joyful warriors.”
Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris greets Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz before delivering remarks at a campaign event on Wednesday in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
She emphasized their optimistic outlook for the future, contrasting it with former President Trump, whom she accused of being mired in outdated politics and an aggressive approach.
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“Anyone suggesting we should abolish the Constitution of the United States should never be allowed to occupy the Oval Office again,” Harris said, raising her voice.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
