Vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris yelled at protesters to silence them during a campaign speech in Michigan on Wednesday.
Protesters opposed to Israel’s fighting with Hamas interrupted Harris mid-speech.
Harris first addressed those trying to interrupt her, saying, “I’m here because I believe in democracy and I believe every voice matters. But I’m speaking now.”
But as protesters continued to yell at her to shut up, Harris became more aggressive.
Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at a campaign rally in Romulus, Michigan on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
“Look, if you want Donald Trump to win, say so. If you don’t, I’ll talk,” Harris said, eliciting silent cheers from the audience.
The protesters were eventually removed, but not before a tense standoff broke out between Harris supporters and protesters, with both sides shouting at each other.
The exchange came as Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, were visiting Wisconsin and Michigan, seeking to solidify support among young, diverse and pro-worker voters.
Mugshot of Kamala Harris’ running mate Tim Walz after his 1995 DUI arrest in Nebraska
President Biden’s support for Israel in its war against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip has been a weakness for his administration.
“As Tim Walz likes to point out, we are joyful warriors,” Harris said at the day’s first rally in Eau Claire.
Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris was greeted by Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz before speaking at a campaign event in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
She said they were optimistic about the future, unlike former president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, whom she accused of being stuck in the past and preferring a confrontational style of politics, but who she also criticized her opponents.
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“Anyone who advocates abolishing the United States Constitution should never again be given the opportunity to sit behind the Great Seal of the United States,” Harris said, her voice rising.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
