Moment Kamala Harris claps back at anti-Israel protesters interrupting rally in throwback to viral 2020 VP debate
KAMALA Harris snapped at a group of protestors who tried to hijack the biggest rally of her presidential campaign so far.
The incumbent vice president and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz were in Detroit, Michigan on Wednesday night in front of more than 15,000 people.
Walz introduced Harris to the audience, who cheered for the vice president in a minute-long ovation.
However, Harris seemed to struggle to regain control of the rally for a moment when a group of Gaza protestors began yelling at her as she spoke.
“Kamala Kamala, you can’t hide, we don’t want no genocide,” the protestors chanted as Harris appeared to downplay the interruption.
Supporters yelled Harris’ name to drown out the protestors, however, Harris snapped at the group as they became unruly.
“If you want Donald Trump to win then say that,” said Harris. “Otherwise, I’m speaking.”
As the protests continued, Harris doubled down.
“I’m here because we believe in democracy. Everyone’s voice matters but I am speaking now.”
The moment drew parallels to Harris’ 2020 debate with then-Vice President Mike Pence, who interrupted her about 10 times.
However, Harris didn’t back down, challenging Pence several times.
“Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking. I’m speaking.”
Meanwhile, Pence continued to talk until Harris said: “If you don’t mind letting me finish, then we can have a conversation.”
She said the line again after Pence claimed that Joe Biden would raise taxes “on day one” of his presidency.
“I thought we saw enough of it in last week’s debate, but this is supposed to be a debate based on fact and truth,” Harris said at the time.
“The truth of the matter is Joe Biden has been clear. He will not raise taxes on anyone who makes less than $400,000.”
Pence interrupted, saying that Biden would “repeal the Trump tax cuts,” however, Harris stopped him.
“Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking,” she said, laughing and shaking her head as he continued to speak over her.
“If you don’t mind letting me finish, we can both have a conversation,” she said.
“Please,” said Pence.
The phrase “Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking,” went viral on social media as the moment was clipped and turned into gifs that trended on X, then known as Twitter.
That debate went much smoother than the one between Biden and Trump a week prior when Biden snapped at his opponent after one too many interruptions.
“Will you shut up, man,” Biden said in a moment that quickly turned into a meme online.
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