Kamala Harris Confronts Anti-Israel Protesters At Recent Rally – “I’m Speaking”

Daily Report August 08,2024

Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday night confronted anti-Israel hecklers at her Detroit campaign rally, warning them that their actions could end up handing former president Donald Trump the election on November 5th.

“Kamala! Kamala! You can’t hide! We won’t vote for genocide!” sang the protesters as a group.

“You know what? If you want Donald Trump to win, then say that. Otherwise, I’m speaking,” the 59-year-old Democratic presidential nominee said.

At one point in the rally, Harris tried to keep a cool head saying, “I’m here because we believe in democracy. Everyone’s voice matters, but I am speaking now.”

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The persistent pipe-ups were a big deal because Harris had pretty much steered clear of such interruptions at her events thus far. The protests were associated with Catholic advocacy sites against U.S. backing Israel’s attack on the Gaza Strip six months ago after Hamas Terrorism had struck in October 7, killing around one thousand two hundred people.

Biden dropped out of the race on July 21 and endorsed Harris to succeed him amidst protests that labeled Biden “Genocide Joe.” Such reaction from Arab and Muslim voters, especially in swing states, worried a potential Trump’s chances in the next election.

This was particularly true in Michigan, where a sizable portion of the population is Arab or Muslim. Trump became the first Republican candidate to win in Michigan since George H. W Bush.

Though Harris has backed Israel, she has condemned some of the actions taken by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s regime. She met with Netanyahu on July 25 and visited Gaza, where she blasted the civilian death toll in blistering terms: “I will not remain silent.”

As of this week, Harris’ past campaign stops had been quibble free. She rallied Tuesday night in Philadelphia to a crowd of about 10,000 people with her new running mate Governor Tim Walz (D-MN), as only one protester outside waved a Palestinian flag. A rally earlier Wednesday in western Wisconsin drew thousands, and was heckle-free as well.