Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a pro-Palestinian protester at the Michigan Democratic Party Legacy Dinner on Saturday night, insisting that she values and respects her “voice,” as the protester was removed from the stage.
Vice President Harris was the keynote speaker at the Detroit event, where she spoke about key campaign themes as the November election approaches, Fox 2 Detroit reported. As the vice president spoke about the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, a protester interrupted her. (RELATED: Pro-Palestinian protesters destroy statue outside White House during mass protest)
“We mourn every innocent life lost in Gaza, including those tragically killed today. For the past eight months, President Biden and I have worked every day to end this conflict,” Harris said, just before protesters could be heard shouting at the vice president.
“I’m just speaking up,” Harris responded. “I appreciate and respect your voice, but I’m just speaking up.”
As protesters were escorted out of the room by several staff members, some could be heard yelling “this is genocide,” a reference to war.
“We have worked every day to ensure Israel’s security, bring all hostages home and end this conflict. [ends] “We will end the continuing suffering of the Palestinian people and ensure that the Palestinian people enjoy their right to self-determination, dignity and freedom,” Harris continued.
Since the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel, protests in support of Gaza have increased across the United States while some Democrats have criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the conflict.
Pro-Palestinian protesters were seen vandalizing a historic statue near the White House on Saturday afternoon. One activist Holding A bloody mask depicting Biden.
Israel continues its battle with Hamas, and on Saturday carried out a successful rescue operation, capturing four hostages. Israeli officials claimed that about 100 Palestinians, including Hamas fighters, were killed or wounded, The Wall Street Journal reported. report.
