Status: SatireKamala Harris never shies away from touching the topics that some politicians might tip-toe around. The vice president is bringing her distinctive mix of tenacity and fortitude to the campaign road as she mobilizes support for her ambition to become the 47th president of the United States.
With Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her new running partner, Harris is campaigning around the nation. As the presumptive Democratic nominee, she’s not just campaigning—she’s setting the tone for what could be another historic chapter in American politics. During such a rally, Harris addressed the pro-Palestine protesters.
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Kamala Harris Faces Pro-Palestine Protesters At Arizona Rally
Just as Harris was gearing up to deliver her message, pro-Palestine protesters interrupted, chanting “Free, free Palestine!” Unfazed by the disruption, Harris paused her speech to address the protesters directly. “Hold on a second, let me just say this, on the topic of what I think I’m hearing over there,” she remarked.
In a firm yet measured response, Harris reiterated her stance on the ongoing conflict. She stated, “I have been clear, now is the time to get a cease-fire deal and get the hostage deal done.” The vice president emphasized that she and President Biden are “working around the clock every day” to achieve a cease-fire and secure the release of hostages in Gaza.
Harris’s ability to handle such interruptions with poise is nothing new. Just days earlier, she faced a similar situation at another event, where she responded to protesters by saying, “Because we believe in democracy, everyone’s voice matters, but I am speaking now.”
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Kamala Harris And Tim Walz Interact With Members Of The Uncommitted National Movement Controversy
Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, took the time to meet with members of the Uncommitted National Movement earlier in the week. This group is discontented with the Biden administration’s handling of the Gaza conflict.
They presented their concerns about U.S. military support for Israel. Layla Elabed and Abbas Alawieh, the group’s co-founders, expressed their concerns about the US supplying weapons to Israel directly to Harris, CNN reported.
According to a statement from the group, Alawieh noted, “The VP was receptive. I thanked her for the attention her staff is giving to our request for a meeting about an arms embargo. She thanked me for being there and for my work.”
However, Harris’s national security adviser, Phil Gordon, later clarified on X that while Harris remains committed to protecting civilians in Gaza and upholding international humanitarian law, she “does not support an arms embargo on Israel.”
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