Vice President Kamala Harris faced pro-Palestinian protesters during a campaign rally in Detroit, telling them that if they want Donald Trump to win, they should speak up. The interruptions highlighted ongoing divisions among Democrats over the war in the Middle East. Harris, who was joined by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at the rally, drew a large crowd of supporters. The Michigan event attracted attention from Arab American and Muslim communities, who have been critical of the Biden administration’s stance on Israel’s conflict with Hamas. Despite her support for Israel, Harris has criticized the civilian casualties in Gaza and emphasized the importance of speaking out against suffering. Michigan, a critical battleground state with 15 electoral votes, played a key role in Biden’s victory in 2020. Dearborn, home to a significant Arab American and Muslim population, saw a majority of primary voters choose “uncommitted” over Biden in protest over his position on Israel. Harris and Biden have faced scrutiny over their handling of the conflict, with calls for more vocal opposition to the violence in Gaza. Harris has vowed not to remain silent in the face of civilian suffering and has emphasized the need to address the humanitarian crisis in the region.
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Say that if you want Donald Trump to win
