Kamala Harris faces backlash for silencing pro-Palestine protesters at Detroit rally
Detroit (Quds News Network)- Social media activists have slammed US Vice President Kamala Harris’s response to pro-Palestine protesters at her rally as she equated protesting against Israel’s war in Gaza with support for Donald Trump.
Pro-Palestinian activists confronted Harris during a campaign rally on Wednesday in Detroit, Michigan, an area with a sizable Arab American minority, many of whom disapprove of the Democratic party’s handling of the Israeli genocide war on Gaza.
“Kamala, Kamala, you can’t hide. We won’t vote for genocide,” the protesters reportedly chanted.
Harris initially responded to the protesters saying she is “here because we believe in democracy. Everyone’s voice matters, but I am speaking now. I am speaking now”.
As the protest continued, Harris changed her tone and silenced them.
“You know what? If you want Donald Trump to win, then say that. Otherwise, I’m speaking,” she said.
Harris was criticized by social media users for the response she had chosen in what was reportedly the first rally interruption she has faced since replacing Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee.
I wasn’t planning on voting for Genocide Joe. And I will not be voting for Harris/Walz unless there is an arms embargo on Israel and an end to the horrific genocide in Palestine.
It’s simple, my freedom is incomplete without the freedom of Palestinians. Free Palestine 🇵🇸 https://t.co/3vJI2TKin3
— Diana Palestina Libre 🇵🇸🇪🇨 (@thedianamoreno) August 8, 2024
This week, footage emerged of Israeli soldiers raping a Palestinian detainee.
Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been burned alive and suffocated under rubble, many kids.
If you applauded this, you are beneath pondlife.
You are a disgusting person. You need to know this. https://t.co/MS43Vcmopq
— Owen Jones (@OwenJones84) August 8, 2024
I don’t expect Harris to directly respond to a protester. But to not have a message on Palestine when visiting Michigan to quell the base is ill-advised. Speeches need to be directed to their audience. https://t.co/ECKysTbs8M
— Domus (@tenji240) August 8, 2024
So far there are no signs whatsoever that Harris will stop the ongoing crimes against Palestine. Those concerned with stopping these crimes have to put pressure on Harris and Walz to make real commitments and not just occasionally lament civilian deaths. https://t.co/Et88reg1Qk
— Nathan J Robinson (@NathanJRobinson) August 8, 2024
I will not be voting or knocking doors for Harris-Walz without real concrete movement on Palestine, this is the dealbreaker, no one is free until Palestine is free https://t.co/83ZuV3eoRd
— Jacob Website (@JacobWebsite) August 8, 2024
We have our answer, ladies and gentlemen.
Even GENOCIDE should be ignored, “as long as Trump doesn’t win”.
If this isn’t a red line for you, you’re not a leftist. Tbh, you’re barely fucking human. This is INDEFENSIBLE. https://t.co/IoDxoDVU1Q
— Duopoly Destroyer (@realnikohouse) August 8, 2024
She’s responding with smugness towards people protesting a genocide that she is currently enabling and yall are stanning her for it. Every day I’m shocked by how vile and pathetic you all are. Absolutely disgusting and disgraceful. You’re all SICK. https://t.co/KrEXHypSwS
— Marie (@marie_chellie) August 8, 2024
