'You know what..': Kamala Harris issues blunt warning to protesters shouting 'genocide' at Michigan rally

Kamala Harris displayed visible irritation when protesters chanting against Israel's ongoing war disrupted her campaign speech
PUBLISHED AUG 8, 2024
Kamala Harris silenced anti-Israel protesters at a rally in Detroit (Getty Images)
Kamala Harris silenced anti-Israel protesters at a rally in Detroit (Getty Images)

DETROIT, MICHIGAN: Vice President Kamala Harris firmly addressed a protester who interrupted her rally, asserting that while everyone has the right to speak, it was currently her turn. She suggested that a victory for former President Donald Trump might not align with the protester's desired outcome.

Since Gov Tim Walz (D-MN) was announced as the VP nominee, the pair have embarked on an intense campaign journey. On Wednesday, August 7, they traveled to Wisconsin in the afternoon and to Detroit, Michigan, by the evening.

Kamala Harris addresses a heckler with empathy and assertiveness

According to Mediaite, at a rally in Detroit, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a heckler with both empathy and assertiveness. Her response was well-received by the enthusiastic crowd, leading to thunderous applause and chants of "Not going back!"

Harris stated, "And please do check out project 2025 because I’m telling you it is a plan– It is a plan to weaken America’s middle-class project 2025. If he is elected."

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 07: Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris walks on stage as she is introduced during a campaign event on August 7, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. Kamala Harris and her newly selected running mate Tim Walz are campaigning across the country this week. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
at a rally in Detroit, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a heckler with both empathy and assertiveness(Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

As the Vice President spoke at a rally in Romulus, Michigan, demonstrators continuously chanted "genocide" slogans in opposition to Israel's Gaza war, now in its tenth month, according to The Independent. They jeered at her with chants of, "Kamala, Kamala, you can't hide, we won't vote for genocide."

She further added, "I’m here because we believe in democracy. Everyone’s voice matters. But I am speaking now."

"Look, if he is elected, Donald Trump intends to give tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations. He intends to cut Social Security and Medicare. He intends to surrender our fight against the climate crisis, and he intends to end the Affordable Care Act, " the Vice President said talking to a heckler.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 07: Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage during a campaign event at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on August 7, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. Kamala Harris and her newly selected running mate Tim Walz are campaigning across the country this week. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage during a campaign event at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on August 7, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Harris went on to say, "You know what? If you want Donald Trump to win, then say that! Otherwise, I’m speaking!"

The crowd cheered, "NOT GOING BACK! NOT GOING BACK! NOT GOING BACK! NOT GOING BACK!"



 

As Harris resumed speaking, saying, "And I got–. And we’re not going back. We’re not going..."

"NOT GOING BACK! NOT GOING BACK! NOT GOING BACK! NOT GOING BACK!" The crowd again cheered.

"And we’re not going back because we know what that would look like. And again," Harris concluded.

Internet ridicules Kamala Harris

As soon as the news surfaced on social media, users started reacting to it.

A user stated, "She’s a real monster. Yes, we want Donald Trump to win Kamala!!!"



 

Another mocked her, saying, "Makes sense about the crowd size, half are being paid and the other half are protesting her…"



 

A commentator wrote, "She is incapable of going off script or dealing with any pressure."



 

"Even the people at her rally hate her," one claimed.



 

A person remarked, "She hates being interrupted..same reaction everytime." [sic]



 

Another chimed in, "Seems like she showed her true colors there with that snap back."



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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